Hospital Teacher/Education Advocate - PRN
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, US
Summary
Provides educational instruction to school-age patients and serves as a liaison between the hospital, school systems, and families. Documents patient information in medical records and supervises school program volunteers.
Job Description
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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
3:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Supports the educational needs of patients whose medical condition impacts their learning experience through a program that includes educational programming within the hospital system, education for patients/families regarding school services available in the community, and education for patients’ local schools regarding how the medical condition will impact learning.
Experience
- 2 years of experience teaching in a public school system
Preferred Qualifications
- Hospital-related experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in education or related field
Certification Summary
- Must be eligible for and obtain Georgia teaching certificate within 90 days of employment
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of classroom procedures
- Knowledge of state and federal educational laws and requirements
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of 504 plans and individualized education programs
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
Job Responsibilities
- Provides instruction for school-age patients.
- Educates the patient and family regarding school services and supports the process of setting up appropriate services.
- Serves as a liaison between the hospital, school system, and parents.
- Provides information to the medical and support teams regarding school needs and available school services.
- Documents and maintains updated patient information in the medical record regarding services provided.
- Supervises School Program volunteers.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
2220 North Druid Hills Road
Job Family
Family Support
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work.
Our System includes:
• 801 licensed beds
• Three hospitals
• Urgent Care Centers
• Marcus Autism Center
• Center for Advanced Pediatrics
• Zalik Behavioral and Mental Health Center
• Support Center for nonclinical staff
• Nearly 15,000 employees, including more than 4,500 nurses and 1,200 pediatric physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs
Why Children’s?
Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s.
• We manage more than 1.2 million patient visits and 46,000 surgical procedures annually.
• We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia.
• We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work.
Our System includes:
• 801 licensed beds
• Three hospitals
• Urgent Care Centers
• Marcus Autism Center
• Center for Advanced Pediatrics
• Zalik Behavioral and Mental Health Center
• Support Center for nonclinical staff
• Nearly 15,000 employees, including more than 4,500 nurses and 1,200 pediatric physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs
Why Children’s?
Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s.
• We manage more than 1.2 million patient visits and 46,000 surgical procedures annually.
• We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia.
• We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
