Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) Care Educator - Memphis - Whitehaven, TN - Sanitas Medical Center
Memphis, TN 38116
About the Job
Sanitas Medical Center is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) Care Educator for our Memphis-Whitehaven facility in Memphis, TN.
Job Description:
Sanitas Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Care Educator to join our Memphis-Whitehaven team. This role involves performing patient health education at our primary care facility, helping patients achieve self-management through our unique care program. The Care Educator (RN) works with a Care Promoter Medical Assistant (MA) under the direction of the Lead Care Program Nurse to plan, coordinate, and holistically monitor patients’ needs to positively impact their chronic health conditions.
Location: This full-time position is based at our Memphis-Whitehaven facility in Memphis, TN.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Benefits
RN Care Educator Responsibilities:
- Assist with the identification of patients who qualify for the care program.
- Perform direct and group patient education.
- Review patient health risk assessments to formulate nursing care plans.
- Comply with documentation requirements of the Care Management program.
- Data entry and supervision of patient health information reports.
- Perform patient follow-up and monitoring according to health risk status.
- Promote patient self-management of diseases and behavior modification interventions.
- Educate patients and families about relevant community resources.
- Share professional knowledge and learning with team members.
- Maintain a safe and aseptic environment.
- Collaborate with other healthcare team members regarding patient care.
- Adhere to department policies and procedures.
- Participate in staff and department meetings monthly.
- Communicate performance status of the care program and supervise vaccine and clinical supply orders and inventory.
- Attend and assist in company health fairs and events.
- Some local travel required to cover other facilities within the same area.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- BS or Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
- IV Certification required.
- Active State of Tennessee Registered Nurse License required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including WORD, EXCEL.
- Case Management experience preferred.
- CPR-BLS Required; ACLS/PALS preferred.
- 2 years care management/patient education experience preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate tools and equipment.
- Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force regularly, 30 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.
- Required to reach with hands and arms, bend, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather but not necessarily temperature changes.
- Subject to noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout to be heard above ambient noise level.
About Sanitas Medical Center:
Sanitas Medical Center is a global leader in patient care with operations in 8 countries, serving close to 3 million people and more than 14,000 healthcare employees. At Sanitas, you will find a supportive, team-oriented culture that fosters innovation and respects different points of view, empowering each employee to act in the best interest of our patients. We offer a competitive compensation program to help you meet your personal and financial goals, grow your career, safeguard your health, and secure your future.
We prioritize nurturing a socially conscious corporate culture that values employee development and rewards innovative thinking—apply today.