The Consumer Education Instructor is part of the UPMC Corporate Ambassador Resource and Employer Solutions (CARES) Team

Purpose:

Responsible for providing instruction to consumers as directed by the consumer education program offered by the Department of Education.

Responsibilities:

• Arrange to have peer review observation conducted annually. Submits peer review forms to Director, Education prior to annual evaluation.

• Assume responsibility to teach assigned classes, or covers classes if unable to teach scheduled class.

• Present educational programs using effective teaching strategies and approved Magee standards and curriculum for class content.

• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and revision of class content and educational materials.

• Complete mandatory hospital education programs as well as continuing education required to maintain relevant certifications.

• Complete summary evaluations, documents and maintains consumer education statistics and records.

• Maintain communication with department via email, phone and attendance at staff meetings and/or review of staff meeting minutes.

• Ensure program equipment and supplies are returned to correct location. Notifies secretary of low supply or missing items.

• Responsible for following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient.

• Knowledge of clinical operations acquired through an accredited nursing or allied health program, or knowledge appropriate for course work being presented.

• Dependent upon course being instructed; current license to practice nursing in PA; or, allied health professional; or, certification through a National professional organization; or a degree related to course content; or, specific hospital related work experience.

• Minimum two years teaching experience preferred.

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively teach and communicate ideas to consumers.

• Ability to effectively present educational programs in a classroom setting. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireClearances must be dated within 90 days

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran