Registered Nurse - Patient Educator (PRN)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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, homecare or allied health 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

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 - Mount Vernon, GA

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The base pay for this position is $22.15 ? $44.35 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com