Hospice Staff Educator RN, full time
VNA Care, Southborough, MA, United States
Position Summary
Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Organization’s Hospice orientation and education programs.
Compensation
$83,200 - $104,000 per year
Functions & Responsibilities
Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the Hospice orientation programs, making appropriate recommendations and/or revisions.
Serves as a clinical resource for all Hospice field staff and preceptors offering direction, consultation and orientation to new procedures and equipment as the need arises.
Performs on-site support and orientation to all Hospice field staff concerning general skill competency based on individual position descriptions.
Assists the Quality & Compliance Officer and /or Hospice Clinical Director in identifying and meeting the needs for ongoing educational programs, based on the learning needs assessment and other internal indicators.
Participates in providing direct Hospice staff training in the office and in patient’s homes utilizing innovative techniques to disseminate information to staff and ensure staff competency.
Serves as a resource to Hospice staff in planning educational programs.
Demonstrates the ability to make decisions independently recognizes complex situations and is able to identify key or underlying issues for problem resolution.
Adheres to professional standards of practice and Hospice policies and procedures that reflect quality care and supports reimbursement.
Attends educational programs and in-services to meet Hospice service needs and to develop professional growth.
Participates in Hospice and other related committees as requested.
Upholds the compliance objectives and policies and procedures of the Foundation and Subsidiaries.
Skills and Knowledge
Education
RN with Bachelor of Science in nursing or related field preferred.
Licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of Hospice nursing experience required.
Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospice required.
Minimum of 1 year experience in an educational role preferred.
Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of education programs for health care professionals preferred.
CHPN certification preferred
We offer
Hospice certification preparation and test reimbursement
Medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance plan (EAP)
401K
Life and Disability insurance plans
Medical and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Generous PTO and Holiday time. Competitive compensation paid bi-weekly with reimbursement for mileage. Benefits are available for schedules of 20 hours or more, per week, and pro-rated.
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Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Organization’s Hospice orientation and education programs.
Compensation
$83,200 - $104,000 per year
Functions & Responsibilities
Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the Hospice orientation programs, making appropriate recommendations and/or revisions.
Serves as a clinical resource for all Hospice field staff and preceptors offering direction, consultation and orientation to new procedures and equipment as the need arises.
Performs on-site support and orientation to all Hospice field staff concerning general skill competency based on individual position descriptions.
Assists the Quality & Compliance Officer and /or Hospice Clinical Director in identifying and meeting the needs for ongoing educational programs, based on the learning needs assessment and other internal indicators.
Participates in providing direct Hospice staff training in the office and in patient’s homes utilizing innovative techniques to disseminate information to staff and ensure staff competency.
Serves as a resource to Hospice staff in planning educational programs.
Demonstrates the ability to make decisions independently recognizes complex situations and is able to identify key or underlying issues for problem resolution.
Adheres to professional standards of practice and Hospice policies and procedures that reflect quality care and supports reimbursement.
Attends educational programs and in-services to meet Hospice service needs and to develop professional growth.
Participates in Hospice and other related committees as requested.
Upholds the compliance objectives and policies and procedures of the Foundation and Subsidiaries.
Skills and Knowledge
Education
RN with Bachelor of Science in nursing or related field preferred.
Licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of Hospice nursing experience required.
Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospice required.
Minimum of 1 year experience in an educational role preferred.
Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of education programs for health care professionals preferred.
CHPN certification preferred
We offer
Hospice certification preparation and test reimbursement
Medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance plan (EAP)
401K
Life and Disability insurance plans
Medical and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Generous PTO and Holiday time. Competitive compensation paid bi-weekly with reimbursement for mileage. Benefits are available for schedules of 20 hours or more, per week, and pro-rated.
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