Patient Educator Hematology Oncology

Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

Part Time (20 hours per week)M-F with Variable Days and HoursOnsite for Hematology/OncologySummary:The Patient Educator Hematology collaborates with patients/families, patient's school and/or homebound tutor, and other healthcare professionals involved with the patient's care to assess learning needs. Responsibilities:1. Collaborates with patients/families, patient's school and/or homebound tutor, and other healthcare professionals involved with the patient's care to assess learning needs. 2. Plans and develops appropriate educational services for Hematology/Oncology patients in the inpatient unit and outpatient clinic setting, incorporating pertinent information from patient's educational documents such as 504 plans and Individualized Education Plans. 3. Provides educational instruction in individual and/or group settings using age appropriate interventions to meet the specific needs of each patient. 4. Collaborates with Oncology Outreach Educator regarding identified learning difficulties or school concerns and school re-entry needs for patients served. 5. Maintain open and ongoing communication with home school/homebound tutor regarding patient educational progress. 6. Uses effective communication and collaboration to assess and promote patient's educational goals7. Plans and implements appropriate educational services for Hematology/Oncology patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting8. Obtain and review pertinent educational documents such as 504 plans and IEPs and provide input into educational planning process9. Maintains documentation of communication and educational services provided10. Participates as an integral member of multi-disciplinary team 11. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/ social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.12. Other duties as required. Technical Expertise1. Experience to make appropriate recommendations and interventions for patients' educational needs is required. 2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education is required. 2. Certification: Valid State of Ohio teaching license is required. BLS certification is required3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is required4. Years of experience supervising: None. Part Time FTE: .5Status: Onsite

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