Clinical Educator RN $3000 Sign on Bonus

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy•Richland, WA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Educator RN plays a vital role in promoting the safety and well-being of patients, employees, volunteers, and the community by leading infection prevention initiatives, supporting the ongoing professional development of employees, and taking a proactive approach to education initiatives with partner facilities and clinics. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating infection control programs in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., DOH, CMS, OSHA) and serves as a liaison with public health agencies as needed. In addition, this position leads clinical education efforts by facilitating onboarding of nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNA’s), providing regular in-services, training sessions, and continuous learning opportunities that support employee competencies, regulatory compliance, and excellence in hospice and palliative care. The Clinical Educator RN ensures that clinical education aligns with end-of-life care, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence. The Clinical Educator RN provides educational outreach to schools, healthcare facilities, clinics, and community groups to educate and raise awareness and understanding of hospice and palliative care services. Through these efforts, the RN helps strengthen community partnerships and promote informed care decisions that support patients and families.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington State.
Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Safety (BLS).
Washington State Food Worker Card issued by the Department of Health.
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
Strong teaching, communication, and public speaking skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and educational methodologies.
Familiarity with infection control surveillance, data analysis, and reporting.
Availability to work weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as part of the administrator on-call rotation.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation, as driving is an essential function of this role.
Must meet insurance eligibility requirements.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.
Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field.
Experience in clinical education and/or infection prevention.
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) through the Hospice and Palliative Care Credentialing Center (HPCC).
Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
Hospice and/or palliative care experience.
Experience in supervision, team leadership, or staff development.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Responsibilities

Participates in the after-hours administrator on-call rotation.
Leads infection prevention initiatives.
Supports the ongoing professional development of employees.
Takes a proactive approach to education initiatives with partner facilities and clinics.
Plans, implements, and evaluates infection control programs in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Serves as a liaison with public health agencies.
Leads clinical education efforts by facilitating onboarding of nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNA’s).
Provides regular in-services, training sessions, and continuous learning opportunities.
Ensures clinical education aligns with end-of-life care, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence.
Provides educational outreach to schools, healthcare facilities, clinics, and community groups.
Demonstrates support and adherence to the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Participates in education and outreach activities to promote agency programs, including hospice care, advanced planning, and bereavement services.
Maintains knowledge of and complies with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
Protects patient and agency information per HIPAA guidelines.
Maintains reliable personal transportation.
Satisfies state and agency health requirements.
Passes criminal background and drug screenings.
Meets the physical and environmental requirements of the position.
Completes agency and departmental orientation and required training programs.
Completes ongoing education, policy reviews, and training by designated deadlines.
Maintains current licensure(s) and certifications(s) required for the role.
Reads, writes, speaks, and understands English fluently.
Is available to work as assigned or scheduled.

Benefits

Vacation: Accrued each pay period based on your hours worked.
Sick Leave: Accrued in accordance with Washington State Sick Leave Law.
Wellness Days: After completion of the 90-day introductory period, employees may convert up to two (2) accrued sick days annually into wellness days.
Paid Holidays: Ten (10) paid agency observed holidays per year, available upon hire.
Bereavement Leave: Three (3) days for the loss of an immediate family member. Two (2) days for the loss of a household pet or service animal.
Community Volunteer Day (Yay Day): One (1) paid day annually for volunteer service, granted each January.
Health Insurance Benefits (Effective the first of the month following date of hire): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Employer Paid-Benefits: Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (1x annual salary), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability.
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D (Additional coverage), and Pet Insurance.
Voluntary Financial Protection Benefits: Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
Air Ambulance: Discounted rate for Life Flight.
Retirement 401(K) Plan: Employees may contribute upon hire; employer matching of up to 5% begins the following January or June depending on Hire date after 1 year of employment.
Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile, for eligible positions. (Subject to change based on IRS rates)
Premium Pay: Bilingual (Spanish) pay premium (subject to proficiency verification through ALTA language services).
Certifications: Certification-based premium pay, as applicable and approved.
Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,250 annually after one (1) year of employment.
Professional Development: Access to continuing education through platforms such as Relias Learning and CAPC.