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Washington University of St. Louis

Participates inoutpatient COPD clinics, focusing on comprehensive longitudinal care ... Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative ...

Mercy

LPN (Neuro) - PRN - Mercy Jefferson

Festus, MO · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

The most common pulmonary diagnoses we see are COPD, respiratory failure, asthma, and pneumonia ... Required Education: Practical Nursing Degree from an accredited school * License: current LPN ...

Mercy

LPN (Neuro) - PRN - Mercy Jefferson

Festus, MO · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

The most common pulmonary diagnoses we see are COPD, respiratory failure, asthma, and pneumonia ... Required Education: Practical Nursing Degree from an accredited school * License: current LPN ...

Mercy

LPN (Neuro) - PRN - Mercy Jefferson

Festus, MO

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

The most common pulmonary diagnoses we see are COPD, respiratory failure, asthma, and pneumonia ... Required Education: Practical Nursing Degree from an accredited school * License: current LPN ...

Mercy

LPN (Neuro) - PRN - Mercy Jefferson

Festus, MO · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

The most common pulmonary diagnoses we see are COPD, respiratory failure, asthma, and pneumonia ... Required Education: Practical Nursing Degree from an accredited school * License: current LPN ...

Mercy

LPN (Neuro) - PRN - Mercy Jefferson

Festus, MO · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

The most common pulmonary diagnoses we see are COPD, respiratory failure, asthma, and pneumonia ... Required Education: Practical Nursing Degree from an accredited school * License: current LPN ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for copd educator in Missouri is $22.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a COPD educator?

A COPD Educator is a healthcare professional who teaches patients about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), its management, and ways to improve their quality of life. They provide education on medications, breathing techniques, lifestyle changes, and proper inhaler use. COPD Educators may work in hospitals, clinics, or community settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to support patients. Their goal is to help individuals better manage their condition, reduce hospital visits, and improve overall lung health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a COPD educator?

To thrive as a COPD Educator, you need a background in respiratory therapy, nursing, or a related healthcare field, along with experience in patient education about chronic lung disease. Familiarity with spirometry, oxygen therapy equipment, electronic medical records, and certifications such as Certified COPD Educator (CCEP) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) are typical requirements. Strong interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and motivational interviewing skills help build trust and effectively guide patients. These competencies are crucial for equipping individuals with the knowledge and strategies needed to manage COPD, improve health outcomes, and reduce hospital readmissions.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a COPD educator?

As a COPD Educator, your days will frequently involve assessing patients’ understanding of their condition, providing tailored education on medication use and inhaler technique, and teaching strategies for symptom management. You may run group classes, one-on-one sessions, or collaborate with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists to develop patient-specific care plans. Tracking patient progress and documenting outcomes are also important parts of the role. This position allows you to make a significant impact on patients’ long-term health and support their journey toward managing chronic lung disease more effectively.

How to become a certified COPD educator?

To become a certified COPD educator, individuals typically need to have a healthcare background such as nursing, respiratory therapy, or a related field, and complete specialized training in COPD management. Certification programs are offered by organizations like the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or the American Lung Association, which often require passing an exam and maintaining continuing education credits.
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Infographic showing various Copd Educator job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,398 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Clinical Educator - Cardiac Telemetry

BJC Healthcare

Saint Louis, MO

$81K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

BJC Healthcare rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 228 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

186th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Additional Information About the Role
  • Telemetry experience 

Additional Preferred Requirements

  • Cardiology or Critical Care experience 

Overview

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

The Education Department provides state of the art, comprehensive, continuing education for all employees. To facilitate innovative, progressive, lifelong opportunities for all employees and the community we serve. The Education Department promotes a culture of continuous learning through the sharing of information to promote opportunities for personal and professional growth for all employees within the organization.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Creates and implement staff education and professional development activities and programs that optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates ongoing educational and professional development activities and programs for clinical and non-clinical areas.
  • Collaborates with staff and representatives of other organizations to develop, present and or evaluate clinically focused training, continuing education and or professional development opportunities.
  • Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborates with leadership to assess the educational needs of the staff and develops appropriate education plan.
  • Participates in professional development and life long learning.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
    • - Nursing

    Experience

  • 2-5 years

    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    • Licenses & Certifications

  • RN

    • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Master's Degree
    • - Nursing

    Experience

  • 5-10 years

    • Licenses & Certifications

  • Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup

    • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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    BJC Healthcare, situated in Saint Louis, MO, US, is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States. Launched in 1993, BJC encompasses 15 hospitals and multiple health service organizations covering the metropolitan St. Louis area, mid-Missouri and Southern Illinois. This healthcare titan's services cover a vast field, from community health and wellness, to pediatric care, to advanced specialty care. BJC is well-known for its two nationally recognized hospitals, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, both affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. Its mission revolves around improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through leadership, education, innovation, and excellence in medicine.

    Industry

    Health care and social assistance

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Saint Louis, MO, US

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