Clinical Field Educator

Hospice Buffalo • Town of Cheektowaga, NY

4d • $40 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Field Educator is to provide a continued education presence to clinicians from the time they successfully complete clinical orientation until their 2 year anniversary. The goal is to ensure the clinicians have the solid foundation necessary to move from novice to expert as hospice and palliative care clinicians.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of New York.
• If applicable, Valid Driver's License, free of serious violations, and vehicle required for use when on duty or on-call.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years hospice and/or palliative care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and document progression and competence by making routine and prn visits with all clinicians who have successfully completed orientation through their 2 year anniversary in the following skill sets: Time management, Case Management (as applicable), Crafting a recert note, Symptom Management assessment and intervention, Hands on Skills, End of life Care, The art of the conversation, Managing difficult family dynamics (Level One)
• Apply the clinical inventions developed for Education Remediation referrals
• Assist the team managers with field supervisions for annual reviews
• Assist with record reviews for clinical accuracy and compliance
• Assist teams during periods of short staffing/increase demands for visits
• Serve as back up for preceptors
• Engage in Cross Training when necessary

Benefits

• Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation
• Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high-deductible plan (FT status)
• HSA with high-deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status)
• Dental Insurance (FT status)
• Flexible Spending Account (FT status)
• Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• And Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree