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Community Health Educator (RN preferred)101 Truman Medical CenterJob LocationCrown CenterKansas City, MissouriIf you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:
UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics.
UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.
UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.
Working under the general direction of the Community Health Education Manager, the Community Health Educator works directly with members of the community to promote wellness and educate the population on healthy life decisions for better health outcomes through community health education programs. As a trusted member of the community, the Community Health Educator will have a strong understanding of the community that they serve and the needs of the families and groups that exist within the community. The Community Health Educator will have the ability to modify programs, courses and curriculum to fit the needs of each community group. This position will also assist with the development of community-based health initiatives to improve health outcomes and reduce barriers to care by collaborating with local schools, community centers, faith-based organization, libraries and other non-profit and community institutions. Monitors and evaluates program impact through data collection for reporting and program improvement.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in public health, health promotion/education, or other closely related field
Ability to develop and support community coalitions and other techniques to affect public health problems at the community systems level
Experience working with diverse community populations
Experience in project management
Possess and maintain valid driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
Knowledge of the core functions and essential services of public health
Knowledge of health promotion and education theories and practices related to public health, epidemiology, disease prevention, behavioral change, group process, community organizing and mobilizing, social justice, ad adult/child learning
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to utilize multiple communication tools based on the presentation venue
Professional presence with a customer service orientation
Team oriented individual with the ability to manage challenges with tact and confidentiality
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent personal computer skills including MS Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook procedures required
Physical ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds
If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in allied health medical field or related field or licensed RN or LPN
Bi-Lingual - Spanish/English
Certified Health Education Specialist
Certified Nutritionist
Certified in weight loss/physical fitness
Knowledge of principles, techniques and application of behavioral epidemiology as related to health education and promotion
Ability to research, compile and summarize a variety of informational and statistical data and materials
Skilled in methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
Full Time
Hospital
$52k-69k (estimate)
01/25/2024
06/04/2024
uhsystem.com
SHREVEPORT, LA
1,000 - 3,000
2013
Private
STEPHEN SKRIVANOS
$200M - $500M
Hospital
University Health specializes in surgeries, life-saving care and complex treatments.
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The following is the career advancement route for Community Health Educator (RN preferred) positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Community Health Educator (RN preferred), it can be promoted into senior positions as a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Community Health Educator (RN preferred). You can explore the career advancement for a Community Health Educator (RN preferred) below and select your interested title to get hiring information.