Health Educator - Los Angeles, United States - Kedren Community Health Center

Description

About Kedren Community Health Center:

At Kedren Community Health Center, we believe that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right.

For almost 60 years, we have been a cornerstone of health and wellness in the Los Angeles area, serving individuals and families from diverse backgrounds with compassion and dedication.

As a non-profit organization, our mission is clear: to improve the health and well-being of underserved communities through comprehensive healthcare services and community outreach programs.

From primary care and preventive services to behavioral health support and health education initiatives, we are committed to addressing the unique needs of each patient we serve.

At Kedren, we strive for excellence in everything we do.

Our team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing culturally competent care that respects the dignity and individuality of each person who walks through our doors.

We believe in the power of collaboration and actively partner with community organizations, local stakeholders, and healthcare providers to promote health equity and create positive change.

Join us in our mission to build healthier communities, one patient at a time. At Kedren Community Health Center, your passion and expertise can make a real difference in the lives of others.


Position:
Nurse Health Educator

Location:
Los Angeles, CA


Responsibilities:

• Serves as a primary technical expert and consultant for Educational Training Program at KedrenHealth. Embraces and institutes policies and initiatives. (60%)
• Develops, markets, collects, interprets, analyzes, and reports the results of the staff Learning Needs Assessment Survey(s) in accordance with policy, and The Joint Commission standards.
• Facilitates information exchange and education as opportunities to improve.
• Integrates research and current literature into educational activities. (20%)
• Serves as a consultant to leadership and supervisors on issues related to competency and accreditation standards. Monitors, audits and analyzes competency assessment compliance. Reports results to appropriate leadership.
• Provides consultative assistance to staff on issues related to competency assessment. Serves as an instructor for courses/programs offered by hospital education as needed (i.e. life support courses, preceptorship course, new employee orientation, etc). (20%)

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field; Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Education is highly desired.
• Five years' experience as a clinical psychiatric inpatient registered nurse required.
• Experienced in counseling and mentoring nursing personnel in relation to their individual/group educational needs.
• Must have knowledge of the data analysis and collection techniques in order to collect and analyze data, identify problems and trends, establish priorities on major issues, make recommendation on utilization of appropriate resources, take corrective actions, report activities and document follow up on these actions.
• Must possess a familiarity of the Department of Mental Health (DMH), and other state regulations, rules, policies and procedures as they relate to employee development and training functions.
• Knowledge of OSHA, TJC and CMS standards and NCQA and CMS accreditation process.
• Comprehensive knowledge in a broad spectrum of nursing practice specialties to advance the development of programs of continuing education for registered nurses to obtain and maintain excellence in their chosen specialty areas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Commitment to serving underserved populations and promoting health equity.
• Experience working in a nonprofit or community health setting is preferred.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
$ $60.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Nights as needed
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA required)

Work Location:
In person