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Why this matters for you:

Merit Health River Oaks invites you to be part of a caring, innovative healthcare team in a well-connected and welcoming community. Flowood offers a high quality of life, modern conveniences, and plenty of opportunities for both professional and personal growth—making it a great place to build your career and your life.

At Merit Health River Oaks, we believe your career is more than just a job—it’s about being welcomed into a place where your expertise is respected, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference. As a modern, surgery‑driven facility, we deliver patient‑centered care through a collaborative team of skilled medical professionals, nurses, and support staff dedicated to excellence and compassion.

Our 155‑bed acute care hospital offers a broad range of advanced services—from minimally invasive surgery and advanced imaging to maternity, orthopedics, neurosurgery, rehabilitation, and emergency care. We’ve also been recognized as the top provider in Mississippi for orthopedic services, joint replacement, spine surgery, and Jackson’s best choice for maternity care.

To ensure your career and personal life are supported, we provide:

+ Competitive compensation

+ Paid time off for vacations, holidays, and illness

+ Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

+ 401(k) retirement savings plan

+ Education support and student loan assistance

+ Life and disability insurance

+ Flexible spending account

About Flowood, MS

Flowood is a vibrant and fast‑growing suburb of Jackson nestled in Rankin County. With a population of around 10,200, it blends modern amenities with a welcoming, family-friendly lifestyle. The city boasts some of the best parks in Mississippi—including Winner’s Circle Park and a scenic nature trail—as well as excellent schools, low taxes, and strong public safety.

Conveniently positioned near interstates 55 and 20 and the Jackson International Airport, Flowood is also home to thriving shopping destinations like Market Street Flowood and Dogwood Festival Market, packed with shops, restaurants, and entertainment.

Why this matters for you:

Merit Health River Oaks invites you to be part of a caring, innovative healthcare team in a well-connected and welcoming community. Flowood offers a high quality of life, modern conveniences, and plenty of opportunities for both professional and personal growth—making it a great place to build your career and your life.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.

BENEFITS:

+ **Competitive compensation**

+ **Paid time off plans for vacations, holidays and illness**

+ **Health insurance, including coverage for medical, dental, vision and prescription drugs**

+ **401(k) retirement plan**

+ **Education & student loan assistance**

+ **Life and disability insurance**

+ **Flexible spending accounts**

Job Summary

The Patient Educator is responsible for developing and providing educational programs and resources to patients and their families, empowering them with the knowledge needed to manage their health conditions and make informed healthcare decisions. This role collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive education tailored to individual patient needs.

Essential Functions

+ Develops, implements, and evaluates patient education programs and materials based on best practices and patient needs.

+ Provides one-on-one and group education sessions for patients and families, ensuring understanding and retention of critical health information.

+ Collaborates with clinical staff to integrate patient education into the overall care plan and support continuity of care.

+ Assesses patient learning needs, preferences, and barriers to learning, and adapts teaching methods accordingly.

+ Creates educational content that is culturally sensitive, age-appropriate, and aligned with current medical guidelines.

+ Assists patients in understanding complex medical information, such as disease processes, treatment options, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.

+ Maintains documentation of patient education activities and outcomes in the medical record in accordance with hospital policies.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

+ 0-1 years of experience in a clinical or healthcare education setting required

+ 1-2 years Experience in developing and delivering patient education programs preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and engage diverse patient populations.

+ Ability to assess patient learning needs and adapt teaching methods to meet those needs.

+ Knowledge of health literacy principles and the ability to create educational materials that are easy to understand.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and advocate for patient education as an integral part of care.

+ Familiarity with current medical guidelines and evidence-based practices in patient education.

+ Proficient in using technology to create and deliver educational content.

+ Organizational and time management skills to manage multiple education initiatives and track patient progress.

+ Sensitivity to cultural and social differences that may affect learning and communication.

Licenses and Certifications

+ LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or

+ RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

INDNUR

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.