Patient Education Specialist Patient Education Specialist  Apply!  Apply! Position Details Department: PCH-MAIN | Dialysis Administration Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, (Days Vary), Days, 5am-4:30pm Category: Nursing Posting #: 930927 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary

This position develops, implements, and evaluates proactive educational plans and programs within the departmental needs to ensure ongoing patient and family education and training according to best practice, requirements, and regulations.

Position Duties Collaborates with the dialysis facility to assess, develop and support the departmental strategic education plan for patients and families.
Collaborates with other disciplines and departments as a change agent and participates in the evaluation of outcomes.
Engages in ongoing organizational endeavors which support the philosophy and values of Phoenix Children`s Hospital and the ongoing educational opportunities related to the dialysis facility.
Provides patient and family education and completes initial and ongoing dialysis training.
Plans, implements, and evaluates learning opportunities based on evidence using a variety of teaching strategies
Completes nursing assessment of patient conditions consistent with age and condition, including physical, psychological, social, developmental, and educational factors, to determine initial level of compliance with treatment plan per policy and unit guidelines. Performs ongoing patient and family assessments and identifies variations from diagnoses.
Continually evaluates patient responses to care, teaching, and discharge plans. Documents patient progress in appropriate charts and shares observations and assessment outcomes with healthcare team and families to ensure timely communication and understanding of patient health status, progress, and ongoing needs.
Works collaboratively with patient care team and family members to establish and implement plan of care to ensure coordination of activities and ongoing communication of patient health status. Participates in patient care rounds and patient care conferences as appropriate.
Supervises patient care activities of assigned team members and delegates activities appropriate to knowledge, skill, and competency. Provides timely feedback and review of care delivery to ensure maintenance of patient safety, infection control procedures, therapeutic environment, and team members’ performance level, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Apply for this position? First Name * Last Name * Phone * Email Address *

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within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Required Yes No 2. Masters in Nursing, Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experiences.
Preferred Yes No Experience Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Two years’ experience as a RN in a preceptor and/or leadership role.
Required Yes No 2. Two years’ experience in specialty area.
Required Yes No Additional Requirements Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges or the ability to establish licensure according to Arizona law prior to start date
Required Yes No 2. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.
Required Yes No 3. Certified Dialysis Nurse or Certified Nephrology Nurse within 1 year of hire
Required Yes No Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position 1. AZ RN License OR Compact State - Required 2. Basic Life Support - Required Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable 26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree Next