Clinical Field Educator

Hospice Buffalo • Town of Cheektowaga, NY

6d • $40 - $50

About The Position

The Clinical Field Educator provides continued education and support to clinicians after they complete clinical orientation through their second anniversary. The goal is to help clinicians build the foundation needed to progress from novice to expert in hospice and palliative care. The educator coordinates and documents clinicians’ progress and competence through routine and as-needed visits, and collaborates with the Clinical Education Coordinator and VP of Clinical Education on education remediation, supervision, record reviews, staffing support, preceptor coverage, and cross-training. The role may require visits during weekends and off shifts across clinical departments.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of New York.
• If applicable, a valid driver's license free of serious violations and a vehicle for use while on duty or on-call.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of hospice and/or palliative care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and document clinicians’ progression and competence through routine and as-needed visits from completion of orientation through their second anniversary.
• Assess and support development in time management, case management as applicable, crafting recertification notes, symptom management assessment and intervention, hands-on skills, end-of-life care, conversations with patients and families, and managing difficult family dynamics at Level One.
• Apply clinical interventions developed for Education Remediation referrals, in collaboration with the Clinical Education Coordinator and VP of Clinical Education.
• Assist team managers with field supervision for annual reviews.
• Assist with record reviews for clinical accuracy and compliance.
• Assist clinical teams during periods of short staffing or increased visit demand.
• Serve as a backup for preceptors.
• Engage in cross-training when necessary.
• Conduct visits on weekends and off shifts within clinical departments as requested.

Benefits

• Employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation, with an additional matching contribution when the employee participates.
• Health insurance with a vision-component copayment plan or a high-deductible plan for full-time employees.
• Employer contributions to an HSA twice annually for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.
• Dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• Paid Time Off and New York State Sick Leave.
• Tuition assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level