Registered Nurse (RN) – Health Educator, Health Promotion and Wellness

Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a qualified part time Registered Nurse (RN) – Health Educator, Health Promotion and Wellness to perform professional nursing services in support of patient care operations at the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) in Camp Lejeune, NC. The RN Health Educator shall perform duties consistent with the standards of professional nursing practice, applicable federal and state regulations, and the policies and procedures of the MTF.

Services will be provided between the hours of 0600 to 1830, Monday through Friday excluding the day of observance of federal holidays. Health Educator support is typically provided for a 10.5 hour shift with a 30-minute uncompensated meal break and on duty for 20 hours each week. 

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Perform a full range of Registered Nurse duties in accordance with assignment under the task order including: triage; patient assessment and monitoring; use of patient monitoring and treatment equipment; appropriate nursing care, procedures, and treatments; execution of physicians’ orders within guidelines of standard nursing practice; documentation of patient care and observations; and patient education and emotional support.
• Formulate and carry out a goal directed plan of care based on nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Prioritize according to patient needs and available resources including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure areas are stocked and properly equipped.
• Identify patient/significant other learning needs and implement appropriate measures to meet identified goals.
• Assist in planning, provide clinical direction, and provide instruction to Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, nursing assistants, and ancillary personnel.
• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Perform physical exam and health histories.
• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
• Direct and supervise care provide by other healthcare professionals.
• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
• Perform nursing services identified in the TO.
• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Education/Certifications:

• • Degree: Associates Degree of Nursing.
  • Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
  • In lieu of graduation from an ACEN or CCNE Accredited program, the HCW may be a graduate from a State Board of Nursing accredited program.
  • Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Lamaze Childbirth Educator certification or currently enrolled in a program progressing toward certification as a Lamaze Childbirth Educator

• Required Knowledge/Experience:
  • Experience One year of experience within the last two years as a registered nurse.