Education Specialist I or II Hematology
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Patient Populations: Hematology Patients (bleeding disorders, HHT, anemia) not cancer more so chronic conditions

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: pediatric, adult, and older adult patients

Bleeding Disorders: pediatric and young adult patients including hemophilia patients.

Health Education

• Assess needs and assets for health education resources, projects, and programs within the hemostasis and thrombosis center.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate health/disease-specific education projects. Manage short and long-term projects and execute their deliverables.

Develop CCHMC educational materials and health topics for the external website related to bleeding disorders. Work with the CCHMC Clinical Content Committee to ensure that materials are written at an appropriate health literacy level. Review and update educational material as needed.

• Develop and coordinate educational programs for patients and families. Conduct program evaluation as needed.
• Update the hemophilia educational website, Health for Hemophilia, and the electronic educational resources on the My Conditions page within MyChart.
• Collaborate with the nurse care managers on supporting the educational needs of the patients and families on projects as needs arise.

PR, Communications

• Participate in patient newsletter(s) planning committee. Coordinate and collaborate with newsletter writer and designer. Strong written skills, providing health ed to patients, materials for patients and families.

• Act as liaison with marketing related to patient stories, development of health topics, blog stories, patient photography, and videos.
• Moderate CCHMC Bleeding Disorders Parent Facebook Group

Hemophilia Comprehensive Clinic:

• Meet with patients and families in weekly clinic to provide supplementary education on their bleeding disorder
• Assess patient and caregiver learning needs/preferences. Communicate learning needs/preferences to the medical team.
• Provide patients and caregivers with updated educational materials and teach key points.
• Develop and update personalized PowerPoint presentations to be forwarded to the patient's school.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and Ohio license in a clinical discipline (Registered Nurse preferred). Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

• 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
  
• Ohio license in clinical discipline preferably nursing
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for some positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Location R

Schedule
Part time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Hemophilia TC - 340B Prog Inco

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
0.6

Weekly Hours
24

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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