Clinical Field Educator

Hospice Buffalo • Buffalo, NY

7h

About The Position

The Clinical Field Educator provides continued education and support to clinicians from successful completion of 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 role coordinates and documents clinicians’ progression and competence through routine and as-needed visits, including assessment of clinical skills and practice. In collaboration with the Clinical Education Coordinator and the VP of Clinical Education, the educator also supports remediation, supervision, record reviews, staffing needs, preceptor coverage, and cross-training. The position is full-time, with an 8 a.m.–4 p.m. schedule; visits may also be required on 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

• A minimum of 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 clinicians in time management, case management as applicable, crafting recertification notes, symptom-management assessment and intervention, hands-on skills, end-of-life care, difficult conversations, 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.
• Support teams during periods of short staffing or increased visit demands.
• Serve as backup for preceptors.
• Engage in cross-training when necessary.
• Conduct visits on weekends and off shifts within clinical departments when requested.

Benefits

• Employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation, with an additional employer match when the employee participates.
• Health insurance with vision component copayment plan or high-deductible plan for full-time employees.
• Twice-annual employer HSA contribution 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