Wellness Education Specialist II - Hybrid - Variable Shifts - Per Diem

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$37.580 - $48.490 - $54.300

 

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. 

 

This position primarily provides coverage for LOA, PTO, and departmental needs.

What You Will Do
Provide condition specific health education and create health management strategies for patients based on medical conditions and physician orders. Utilize evidence-based health education and behavioral coaching techniques to engage patients in chronic disease self-management strategies. Deliver patient education programs in the classroom, telephonically and as webinars. Act as a resource to the department and for media events in area of clinical expertise. As part of the SRS Continuum of Care, develop and deliver data driven health education and disease-management programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field.
• 2 Years experience in patient education, skilled behavioral coaching or chronic disease self-management education.
• CDR Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) OR California Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) - Respiratory Care Board of CA -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a health-related field.
• Experience in a health care system.

Essential Functions

• Clinical leadership
  Develops, implements, and monitors patient care plans to meet the unique clinical needs (ie nutrition, asthma management, tobacco cessation) of the patient and provides appropriate follow up and education as needed.
  Acts as a clinical expert within the department and maintains current knowledge of evidence-based practices to serve as a resource to colleagues, physicians, patients, and the community.
  Supports entity and system objectives by using expertise to lead clinical projects as needed.
• Data management
  Manages timely, accurate, and thorough record of patient assessment, plan, intervention, and evaluation in case management software and other appropriate databases using established guidelines.
  Changes patient status to assure accuracy of data.
  Coordinates an interdisciplinary approach to care management to provide continuity of care and documents appropriately.
• Health education
  Teaches health education classes at multiple locations as needed including web-based programs.
  Actively seeks opportunities to serve as a health and wellness expert and spokesperson for topics within scope of practice.
  Suggests and implements strategies to promote department programs in order to increase referrals both within the managed care network and externally.
  Acts as an expert resource for media opportunities including television, radio, newspaper and as a speaker for events such as the Sharp Women’s Symposium and Sharp Obesity Conference.
• Patient information
  Access patient biometric information using uploadable devices, tracking systems, text messaging program correspondence and data dashboards to monitor patient progress.
  Recruits patients into tele-health programs by promoting, supporting, soliciting feedback and trouble-shooting problems.
• Quality
  Ensures internal and external stakeholder satisfaction through patient satisfaction surveys, direct feedback, and other methods as appropriate.
  Supports quality improvement initiatives by contributing ideas and solutions to enhance excellent patient care and further department goals.
  Utilizes behavioral and patient satisfaction data to evaluate program quality and effectiveness and makes appropriate program changes when deemed necessary.
  Communicates effectively and meets all established project timelines.
  Manages a caseload consistent with productivity standards and demonstrates flexibility and a team-approach to meet department objectives.
  Continually enhances professional and technical knowledge (i.e., attends seminars, workshops and conferences).
• Disease Self-Management Programming
  Utilizes patient-centered communication skills and evidence-based behavioral coaching practices to provide quality individualized care.
  Assists the patient with self-management goal setting to create positive outcomes.
  When necessary, assists with coordination of healthcare services and community resources to meet specific health needs.
  Communicates with healthcare provider as needed to support continuity of care.
  Works with medically supervised weight management program physicians and nurses to assure program safety and compliance.
  Incorporates current evidence-based practice guidelines and self-management tools in creating and delivering all patient education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to fulfill the duties and responsibilities described herein.
• Demonstrated expertise and training area of clinical specialty such as Dietetics, Asthma Management, Tobacco Cessation.
• Thorough knowledge and advanced understanding of behavior change methodologies, disease self-management strategies, and evidence-based health education research.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and providers in an interdisciplinary healthcare environment to provide coordinated medical care.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead outcomes-driven health education programs to meet department goals and objectives.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, conflict management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, practice strong time management, set priorities, and demonstrate high productivity in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare setting.
• Proficient at MS Word, Outlook and Power point.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class