Registered Nurse - Patient Educator (PRN) Immediate Openings - Oak Lawn, IL
Role summary
Abbott's Diagnostics division is seeking a per-diem Registered Nurse to serve as a Patient Educator in Oak Lawn, IL. This role involves providing face-to-face training to home testing customers on operating PT/INR products and reporting test results. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, traveling to customer homes, demonstrating equipment use, explaining reporting options, documenting training electronically, and maintaining remote communication. Candidates must be current Registered Nurses with computer and smart device proficiency, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel up to 100 miles roundtrip. Experience in anticoagulation management, homecare, or health education training is preferred.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. In this role, you will provide personalized Face-2-Face® training to Acelis Connected Health’s home testing customers on obtaining a finger stick blood sample, operating the PT/INR products and reporting responsibilities. The position of trainer is per-diem and state/city specific.
This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Trainer will:
- Remotely set up training appointment directly with the customer/caregiver
- Travel to the customers home setting within the general geographic location of the Trainer's home
- Demonstrate and instruct the customer and/or their caregiver on the proper use and care of the PT/INR equipment.
- Explain test reporting options
- Communicate and present themselves in a professional manner
- Accurately document and submit patient training records electronically
- Maintain communications with Acelis Connected Health by cell phone, email and internet access
- Utilize secure encrypted email to communicate anything that includes customers PHI
- Have reliable transportation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:
- The Trainer must have clinical experience. Current Registered Nurse.
- Direct experience/exposure to anticoagulation management or homecare is preferred
- Health education training experience a definite plus
- No lifting over 15 pounds required without assistance
COMPETENCIES/ EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of assigned educational prerequisites required
- Proof of health screening documentation
- Web based and interactive training provided by Acelis Connected Health
- Successful completion of a consumer report (background check) and pre-employment drug screening
- Computer and Smart Device proficiency
- Own a computer personal Laptop or Desktop computer to complete company requirements if needed
- Have access to a printer
- Proficient in basic website and application troubleshooting using smart device
- Travel a minimum of 100 miles roundtrip required
- Florida trainers only - there is an additional background step required for the state of Florida.
Open Location:
- RN - Oak Lawn, IL
An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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The base pay for this position is
$22.45 – $44.85/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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StandardTRAVEL:
Yes, 100 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materialsAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: is the Law link - Espanol:Originally posted on Himalayas
