Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) Care Educator - Memphis - Whitehaven, TN - Sanitas Medical Center

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.