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Job Vacancy Announcement Detail
| Employer: | Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation |
| DBA: | Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation |
| Address: | P.O. Box 500409 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 96950 Northern Mariana Islands |
| Phone: | 670-236-8204 |
| Other Number: | 670-236-8756 |
| Contact Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation via email | |
| Job Vacancy Announcement | JVA |
| JVA Type: | Renewal |
| Island | Saipan |
| FLSA Covered? | Yes, covered |
| DOD related? | No |
| PERM related? * | No |
| VEVRAA related? | No |
| Original Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Number of Openings Currently Available | 1 |
| Specific Worksite location: | Commonwealth Health Center |
| Job Classification: | Community and Social Services Occupations |
| Job Title: | Patient Educator |
| Announcement Number: | 18-05-60172 |
| Job Classification: | Community and Social Services Occupations |
| Opening Date: | 5/14/2018 |
| Closing Date: | 5/29/2018 |
| Salary Range: | $35000 to $38000 / Annually |
| Job Title: | Patient Educator |
| Job Duties: | Under the general direction of the Manager, Corporate Quality Performance Management, the Patient Educator is responsible in implementing all aspects of patient care. The incumbent has the primary responsibility and authority for maintaining quality of patient care through planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the services provided to the patient(s) and their families. The incumbent shall work closely with patients and physicians in creating effective treatment strategies such as dietary and lifestyle changes and shall help develop and execute various programs and treatments depending on patient’s needs after being diagnosed with disease(s) to improve health or prevent disease(s) or continuity of care. The Patient Educator may also involve in explaining to patient’s medical procedures, surgical treatment and at-home care as needed. The incumbent may continue to remain in contact with the patient beyond the initial diagnosis and admission to keep track of the patient’s ongoing condition and make necessary recommendation to change, adjust or update the plan of care or treatment strategies. Work with patients and physicians to create effective treatment strategies such as dietary and lifestyle changes. Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and methods and provide recommendations or adjustments in the plan of case, as required. Review daily unit census for all new admission of patients with diabetes or other chronic diseases to interview, implement, monitor and track educational needs for the patient. Monitor a patient’s condition and make recommendations as needed. Collaborate with Discharge Planning team members and other medical staff in determining and coordinating the needs of the patients during admission and upon discharge. Attend daily Discharge Planning of patients before and after receiving treatment in support of unit staff nurses and patient need. Follow universal precautions, isolation procedures and physical precautions per Infection Control program. Coordinate care, follow patient (Medicare/Medicaid) after hospital stay to prevent re-admission. Coordinate care transition ensuring that patient(s) comply with discharge plan such as follow up visit(s) to primary provider, home medications or discharge medications are taken as prescribed. Conduct follow up interview with patient on their educational resource needs. Consult with community or health program leaders on healthcare matters. Provide educational resource materials to help patient manage health condition such as Diabetes care. Prepare and provide presentations on healthcare topics as needed. Ensure that Durable Medical Equipment (DME) are available to patient(s), as recommended by the physician. Ensure patient understand medical processes, and if necessary, show patient how to use specialty equipment. Ensure that referral to Home Health Agency (HHA) are followed as planned. Coordinate with Staff Nurses as they provide health education to patients. Coordinate with Staff Nurses to ensure delivery of nursing care plan set for a specific patient. Attend and participate on any nursing and hospital activities, staff meetings/trainings, annual mandated review programs, in-services and continuing education activities. Submit on a timely manner monthly patient education statistics focus on patients with Diabetes to the Director of Nursing, after QAPI analysis. Adhere to privacy practices in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Display respect for patients and acts as advocate as necessary. Maintain professional integrity throughout performance of job duties and demonstrate exemplary work ethic. Maintain a safe and clean environment in the unit for patients, visitors and staff. Uphold attendance and performance standards. Perform other related duties as assigned. |
| High School Diploma Required? | Undetermined |
| Qualification Requirements: | Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized/accredited school of Nursing. Must pass NCLEX-RN and must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the CNMI Commonwealth Board of Nurse Examiners (CBNE) to practice the profession of nursing in the CNMI. BLS/ACLS Certified. From two to Five years of experience in general nursing. Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and ability to work independently. Detail oriented, able to multi-task and remain flexible with assignments. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Communicate effectively. |
| Full or Part Time: | Full Time |
| Hours per Week: | 40 |
| Hours per Day: | 8 |
| Payment Frequency: | Bi-Weekly |
| Overtime Available: | Yes |
| Overtime Rate: | $1.5 - $1.5 |
| Rate x 1.5 per hour Exempted: | Yes |
| Specify All Payroll Deductions: | CNMI Tax, Federal Tax, Medicare, and Social Security |
| Required tools, supplies and Equipment to be provided: | None |
| Anticipated starting date of employment: | 10/1/2018 |
| Anticipated closing date of employment: | 9/30/2019 |
| Housing Provided: | No |
| Food Provided: | No |
| Transportation required: | No |
| If transportation is required, daily transportation to and from the worksite(s) will be provided to the workers. Daily pick-up place(s) will be at: | None |
| Fringe Benefits: | Optional: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, & PTO. |
| Comments: | All interested candidates must fill out a CHCC Employment Application (CHCC/HR-01) and submit it to the Office of Human Resources at the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation. Application may be downloaded from www.chcc.gov.mp or picked up from our office located at the Commonwealth Health Center, Lower Navy Hill Road, Navy Hill. Any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us through email at humanresources@dph.gov.mp or via phone at (670)236-8729/ (670)236-8204. |