Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides assessment, teaching and follow-up instruction to a specific patient population and Provides guidance to

management, staff and physicians

2. Identifies needs, plans and implements educational programs within specialty areas for staff, patients,

and/or community. Actively Participates in Nursing and Patient Education Department activities

3. Serves in a consultative role to staff, management and health professionals in the hospital and community with

focus on quality and cost containment

4. Disseminates and conducts nursing research

5. Serves as leader in the development and attainment of organizational goals

6. Demonstrates professional practice by serving as a liaison among the program staff, advisory

committee and facility administration

7. Defines, refines, re-focuses role in relation to nursing and organizational needs

8. Role models positive guest relations and collaborative practice

9. Is self-directed in fostering personal expertise and future professional development

Job Requirements

Education: Associates Degree, Nursing Experience: One year's nursing experience Registered Nurse; BLS

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health - Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

Pay Range

$34.69 - $51.59 /hour