Nurse B - Patient Educator

REPORTING TO THE CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT MANAGER - RESPIRATORY PROGRAMS, THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT NURSE EDUCATOR WILL INCLUDE: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES - ASTHMA, ASSISTING WITH DEVELOPMENT/CO-ORDINATION/CONDUCT OF INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS. UTILIZE ESTABLISHED CRITERIA TO ASSESS AND PLAN EACH CLIENT'S SELF-MANAGEMENT CARE NEEDS, PROVIDING APPROPRIATE INTERVENTION TO ENSURE TIMELY ACCESS TO CARE. PROVIDE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE INDIVIDUAL SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION/COUNSELING FOR PATIENTS/FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS IN ALL ASPECT OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE MANAGEMENT CARE AND TREATMENT. THIS WILL INCLUDE LIAISON WITH FAMILIES, PHYSICIANS, DIETITIANS, STAFF NURSES, AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES. COORDINATE AND FACILITATE GROUP EDUCATION CLASSES FOR OUTPATIENTS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. PROMOTE CONTINUING HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT IN PATIENT EDUCATION THROUGH EFFECTIVE COMMUNIC