Clinical Nurse Educator - Home Health

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

About The Position

The C linical Nurse Educator is a profess i ona l nurse who provides c lini cal expertise , education , and leadership to support exce ll ence in home health nursing practice. Thi s position works independently with in- depth knowledge of home hea l th reg ulations , standards of care, and best practices to ensure sa f e, effective, and pat i ent-cente red care in the community. The Cl i nica l Nurse Educator serves as an educator, consu ltant , and role model, fostering professional growth and clinica l competence among home health nurses and home hea lt h aides. Key responsibilities include onboarding and orienting new clinicians, deve l oping and evaluating staff competency, coaching field c lini cians, and supporting continuous performance improvement initiatives. The C li nical Nurse Educator partners with managers to identify l earning needs, recommend spec i a l ized t r aining , and provide feedback on staff perfo rm ance. Th i s role emphasizes direct support o f clinical staff in the field , facilitating problem so l ving in real-time patient care situations, and promoting adherence to evidence-based practice , agency policies, and regulatory requir e ments. The C l inical Nurse Educator co llabo ra te s with lead e r sh i p to re commend staffing patterns and education strategies based on changing patient and commun i ty needs. Addit i ona ll y, the Clinical Nurse Educator is committed to advancing the profess i on of home hea l th nursing through integration of nursing theory , practice , and research , and by contributing to staff development, inter-professiona l co ll aboration, and qual i ty improvement activities.

Requirements

Recent clinical experience
BCLS or ACLS Certification
Registered Nurse License
Certification in area of specialty within one year of hire

Responsibilities

Plans and teaches formal and informal professional education programs, including but not limited to seminars, inservices, case conferences, self-directed learning programs and computer assisted instruction.
Assists new nursing personnel to achieve baseline competence, maintain competence of experienced nurses, and promote advancement within the clinical levels.
Assesses, implements and evaluates educational programs addressing health needs for the patienUclient, the family and the community.
Provides direct patient care within the assigned area(s) in order to maintain clinical competence, provide role modeling of excellence in nursing practice, test application of the nursing process to specific patient populations, investigate patient care problem areas, define nursing staff clinical learning needs, and promote optimal interdisciplinary relationships through demonstration of
Consults with nurse colleagues and other disciplines in education, research and clinical practice issues.
Coordinates staff education offerings (securing speakers, reserving rooms, conducting presentations, etc.).
Ensures that staff are fully educated when new procedures or equipment are utilized in the department.
Assists with the annual competency evaluation and Skills Fair as required by the department's competency assessment plan.
Ensures Home Health Aide's complete continuing education hours as required by the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Conducts periodic field tracers to assess continued readiness for accreditation including hand hygiene compliance and may conduct annual field competency joint visits.
Plans and provides education for orientation and training of the RN and therapy staff in regard to patient assessments, documentation, and use of standardized assessment tools as mandated by CMS including depression, pain and fall risk.
Participates in patient safety initiatives and educates staff on critical factors to prevent harm.
Acts as clinical resource to staff in providing in-services, validating competencies, and advising management on training needs.