Registered Nurse - Patient Educator (PRN) Immediate Openings - Canton, OH
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Canton, OH, US
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life.
Summary:
The Registered Nurse - Patient Educator provides personalized training to home testing customers on PT/INR products. Candidates must be a current Registered Nurse with clinical experience.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Clinical training, Patient education, Documentation of training records, Use of PT/INR equipment
Credentials: Current Registered Nurse
Experience: Clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, Direct experience/exposure to anticoagulation management or homecare preferred
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. In this role, you will provide personalized Face-2-Face® training to Acelis Connected Health’s home testing customers on obtaining a finger stick blood sample, operating the PT/INR products and reporting responsibilities. The position of trainer is per-diem and state/city specific.
This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Trainer will:
- Remotely set up training appointment directly with the customer/caregiver
- Travel to the customers home setting within the general geographic location of the Trainer's home
- Demonstrate and instruct the customer and/or their caregiver on the proper use and care of the PT/INR equipment.
- Explain test reporting options
- Communicate and present themselves in a professional manner
- Accurately document and submit patient training records electronically
- Maintain communications with Acelis Connected Health by cell phone, email and internet access
- Utilize secure encrypted email to communicate anything that includes customers PHI
- Have reliable transportation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:
- The Trainer must have clinical experience. Current Registered Nurse.
- Direct experience/exposure to anticoagulation management or homecare is preferred
- Health education training experience a definite plus
- No lifting over 15 pounds required without assistance
COMPETENCIES/ EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of assigned educational prerequisites required
- Proof of health screening documentation
- Web based and interactive training provided by Acelis Connected Health
- Successful completion of a consumer report (background check) and pre-employment drug screening
- Computer and Smart Device proficiency
- Proficient in basic website and application troubleshooting using smart device
- Travel a minimum of 100 miles roundtrip required
- Florida trainers only - there is an additional background step required for the state of Florida.
Open Location:
- RN - Canton, OH
An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
