Health Educator jobs in Lynchburg, VA

In response to identified community health needs, the RN Health Educator will develop, implement, and evaluate community health education programs and initiatives for minority, vulnerable and medically underserved residents of the local area.

Position Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or RN with Bachelor’s Degree in Health Promotion, Health Education or similar area.

Master’s degree preferred. 

Experience:

1-3 years of clinical and/or nursing experience preferred.

3-5 years of community and/or public health experience preferred.

Licensure:

Active RN License, Commonwealth of Virginia.

Competencies:

• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating health education initiatives in community-based settings.
• Demonstrates ability to work on a collegial level with all Augusta Health team members, community organization, patients, volunteers and community members.
• Proficient project planning skills for coordinating community health programs.
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness and impact of programs by tracking indicator metrics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; adept at public speaking and persuasive presentations to motivate health behavior change.

• Advance level computer skills, including proficient with Microsoft Suite.

• Demonstrates critical thinking, independent judgement and business acumen needed to work independently, as part of the department team and when serving as a representative in the community.
• Demonstrates use of department biometric testing equipment for screenings and ability to give immunizations and vaccinations following prescribed protocols.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish (preferred)

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:

Insurance package including health, dental, and vision

Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future

Generous paid time off to promote work life balance

Free onsite parking

24/7 armed security to ensure your safety

Shift and weekend differentials

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite child care

Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program

Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor

Onsite credit union

Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.