Clinical Nurse Educator (RN, MEIHSS)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The RN Clinical Educator is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of clinical education, competency validation, and compliance monitoring within the Elders In-Home Services Program (MEIHSS). This role serves as a clinical education and training resource for caregivers, Home Care Aides (HCAs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and all MEIHSS Staff to ensure services meet Washington State regulations, Tribal policies, professional nursing standards, and program requirements. Key activities include conducting field observations, auditing clinical documentation, supporting nurse delegation, developing and providing staff training, evaluating clinical competencies, monitoring compliance, and promoting quality care and client safety.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program.
Current Washington State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience in home health, hospice, long-term care, community health, case management, or acute care.
Minimum one (1) year experience in staff training, clinical education, quality assurance, compliance, supervision, or nurse delegation.
2 years’ work experience with people who have dementia and/or mental health issues.
100 hours teaching adults topics in basic training OR 40 hours of teaching basic training while being mentored by an instructor who is approved to teach basic training.
Mental health specialty training.
Certification in Nurse Delegation.
Experience with state licensing surveys, audits, and quality improvement programs.
Successful completion of the DSHS instructor qualification/demonstration process.
Current negative TB test.
Current immunizations as required.
Pass criminal history background check.
Pass drug screening.
WA Drivers License.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Experience working with Tribal communities, elders, vulnerable adults, and culturally responsive healthcare programs.

Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates, and conducts orientation and ongoing clinical education and competency-based training programs for all MEIHSS staff, Home Care Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants, Community Health Representatives, caregivers, and licensed nursing personnel.
Coordinates, supports, and monitors nurse delegation activities in accordance with Washington State Nurse Delegation laws and regulations, including delegation assessments, supervisory visits, and competency validation.
Conducts competency evaluations, skills validations, field observations, and performance assessments through scheduled and unscheduled home visits to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.
Performs skilled nursing services within the Registered Nurse scope of practice, including comprehensive nursing assessments, required 90-day RN visits, medication management, medication organizer (med box) preparation, injections, Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM/Libre) placement, wound care, compression therapy, and other physician-ordered nursing treatments.
Assists Nursing Supervisor with audits of clinical records, nursing assessments, care plans, and medication records as needed.
Reviews nurse delegation documentation, and other clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations and program standards.
Reviews, monitors, and evaluates individualized care plans, medication administration practices, delegated nursing tasks, and client outcomes to ensure safe, effective, and person-centered care.
Monitors compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations, Home Care Aide requirements, licensing standards, Tribal policies, and other applicable federal, state, and Tribal regulations.
Assists with preparation for licensing reviews, audits, surveys, investigations, and accreditation activities, including implementation of corrective actions when necessary.
Identifies educational needs and develops training programs, corrective action plans, quality improvement initiatives, and competency-based educational materials.
Provides coaching, mentoring, consultation, and clinical support to caregivers, nursing staff, supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members to promote professional development and high-quality client care.
Participates in investigations, clinical incidents, medication errors, falls, infections, adverse events, complaints, and other quality assurance concerns, and recommends appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and improve client care.
Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, including data collection, trend analysis, performance monitoring, and outcome reporting.
Assists in the development, implementation, review, and revision of clinical policies, procedures, protocols, forms, and educational resources.
Monitors staff compliance with mandatory certifications, continuing education requirements, competency assessments, delegated nursing requirements, and other clinical training standards.
Provides consultation regarding infection prevention, medication safety, emergency preparedness, risk management, and best clinical practices.
Coordinates and facilitates the delivery of medications, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and other clinical resources necessary to support safe client care.
Maintains current knowledge of professional nursing standards and applicable federal, state, Tribal, and regulatory requirements affecting home and community-based care services.
Maintains the privacy, security, and confidentiality of Protected Health Information in accordance with Tribal policies and applicable federal and state laws.
Participates with the RN Case Management team in a rotating on-call (phone) schedule to provide Registered Nurse weekend coverage, ensuring continuity of care and client safety.
May be required to participate in the weekend on-call rotation to maintain adequate weekend coverage as program needs change.
May be expected to perform a variety of office, clinical, and field duties as assigned.