GYN Oncology Educator

Job Summary:

Gift funded from the Ovarian Cancer Alliance to hire a part time coordinator for 12 months to implement a peer support program for ovarian cancer patients. The position will work up to 15 hours per week. The employee will work with gynecology oncology providers to identify interested survivors mentors who would be appropriate for this role as a peer support mentor. Align with VUMC Volunteer Services to onboard mentors as volunteers to include VUMC privacy and training. They will connect cancer survivors with trained mentors who have personally experienced the challenges and complex issues of a cancer diagnosis. Implement continued publicity with gynecology oncology provider team so they can help make referrals to program. Ensure paperwork including individual matches and program evaluation is completed and provided to OCRA.

This is a part-time, hourly term position lasting six months to one year.

A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.

Department/Unit Summary:

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) is a leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The centers world-renowned team of experts provides a integrated, personalized and patient-centered approach to cancer care, including treatment, research, support, education and outreach. From a wide variety of wellness programs to a leading REACH for Survivorship Clinic, patients find support from diagnosis through survivorship. VICC is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of just two centers in Tennessee and 51 in the country to earn this highest distinction, and ranks in the top 10 nationwide for cancer research grant support. Here is a link to our website - http://www.vicc.org/

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* US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.

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* Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.

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* American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows

* Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.

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Additional Key Elements/ Responsibilities:

• Conducts needs assessment and analyzes available data to develop formalized health education programs
• Track program participation by conducting interviews, gathering data and using an electronic database program
• Creates, controls and ensures that health care information is distributed to staff education and outreach programs
• Evaluates programs? performs research on relevant topics and develops and/or revises curriculum modules and/or presentation materials as appropriate
• Coordinate health education programs and services with staff of other departments and organizations. Encourage joint programs
• Write/design health education materials as needed
• Track and produce an annual report showing impact of intervention program. Report tracking data to management, write reports and compose correspondence
• Conduct surveys, make presentations and use media to promote health and health related services
• Participates in the development, marketing and promotional goals and strategies of the program(s)
• Coordinate the activities of consultants, agencies and other providers involved in specific programs
• Participate in projects relating to health education
• Conduct biometric testing on individuals (height, weight, blood pressure, body composition)