Tobacco Nicotine Cessation Facilitator PRN
Tobacco Nicotine Cessation Facilitator PRN
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Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation Facilitator PRN
Rotating shift
JOB SUMMARY:
The role of the Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Facilitator (TNCF) is to reduce and eliminate tobacco and nicotine use of patients and community members seeking support to quit. The TNCF engages people interested in attending a smoking cessation group to create supportive networks and share smoking cessation tips to quit smoking. The primary responsibility is to plan and conduct weekly cessation groups provide outreach and follow up to facilitate longterm quit status. This role serves as a subject matter expert within the cancer center and health care system related to smoking cessation strategies. In addition The TNCF provides resources and information for individuals to access local and state quitlines nicotine replacement therapy options and other possible pharmaceutical and cessation tools. The TNCF is responsible for data collection of group attendance quit rates and other relevant metrics.
Primary Responsibilities:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.
Plans and facilitates smoking cessation groups and onetoone interventions for tobacco and nicotine cessation.
Assures the physical environment of the group is conducive to positive group dynamics and is comfortable for all attendees.
Develop and organize content and handouts for use during cessation groups.
Uses skills to assess individual motivations and readiness to quit.
Provides evidencebased intervention support and resources to interested individuals to optimize a successful quit.
Works in partnership with individuals to develop a quit plan identifying and accessing appropriate nicotine replacement therapy and pharmacological resources and other strategies for achieving a successful quit.
Works collaboratively with healthcare providers and team members to receive referrals and provide support around smoking cessation to individuals seeking support.
Conducts outreach calls to attendees to provide support and encourage group attendance.
Collects data and prepares reports around program attendance and outcomes including smoking status post interventions.
Documents interventions provided via electronic medical record.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education & Experience Required:
Health Education Specialist Registered Nurse licensed Social Worker (Bachelor or Master) Clinical Psychological Counselor or related health care field with certification in or eligibility to obtain certification from a nationally recognized tobacco cessation certification program (ie American Lung Association Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Program American Heart Association etc)
Relevant experience may include leading healthrelated groups knowledge of the impact of smoking tobacco and vaping on health and wellbeing experience with onetoone counseling on health issues understanding of cessation models and motivational interviewing techniques and other behavioral and psychopharmacological interventions for cessation. Former smokers or vapers (minimum of 1 year quit) are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Strong communication skills to promote and support smoking and/or vaping cessation.
Understanding of motivational interviewing techniques and other evidencebased behavioral change strategies.
Understanding and ability to manage group dynamics.
Ability to create a positive supportive and safe group environment.
Strong Interpersonal and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Epic or other electronic medical record systems
Ability to use basic office computer programs and databases such as Microsoft Office
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $26.14/hr$29.53/hr$36.59/hr
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
