Heart Failure Educator - RN - Registered Nurse

Job Description

Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City has an opportunity for a Heart Failure Educator. THis position provides individualized heart failure education to patients admitted with diagnosis of heart failure and their appropriate care giver(s) as a supplement to the education provided by the bedside

nurse and interdisciplinary team.

Hours : 8 am -4 : 30 pm 2 days per week. No weekends.

• Emphasize the importance of self-management and monitoring through education provided.
• Assist with care coordination of inpatients by providing feedback to the treatment team, RN and care progression team of any obstacles to successful transition and follow-up identified during education session.
• Utilize available resources, tools, and referrals for patients who are identified to possibly benefit from additional supports after discharge.
• Assist program manager with planning and executing support group meetings.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience :

1 year

Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job Details

Part Time

Day (United States of America)

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