JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse Patient Educator I (NPE I) provides self-management support utilizing teaching/learning principles, strategies, tools, and interventions to develop informed and engaged patients.

The NPE I educates patients/families and team members using the nursing process, knowledge and skills. The NPE I communicates and collaborates with patients/families and team members and uses resources and systems to enhance patient outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Degrees:
Bachelor of Nursing

Licenses & Certifications:
a) Registered Nurse; current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
b) Certificate: in related specialty, in a related specialty, completed within two (2) years of hire date
c) Basic Life Support from a hospital- based American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program.
d) Other certificates as required by unit/service.

Work experience:
Two (2) years of work experience in a related clinical area of practice.
One (1) year patient education experience.

Language Skills:
Bilingual Skills preferred in other areas (except ACS)

Communication Skills:
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing/Correspondence
Writing/Reports

Proficiencies: MS Word, P.C., Typing

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Analytical Abilities, Medical Terminology Knowledge, Research Knowledge and Abilities, Statistical Knowledge and Abilities

Work Schedule: Flexible

Other Requirement:
a. Fluent in spoken and written Spanish preferred for Ambulatory Care Services
b. Travel between Harris Health System Facilities and in the community