Clinical Staff Educator- Home Health and Hospice

Tufts Medicine • Lowell, MA

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About The Position

The Clinical Staff Educator develops, implements, and provides staff education and competency programs for assigned projects. The role improves and enhances the functional capabilities of licensed and non-licensed personnel and volunteers through orientation, continuing education, and in-service programs. The educator works with department managers, administration, Human Resources, college programs, and agency staff to assess learning needs, develop individualized orientation plans, coordinate student placements, and deliver training. The position also supports professional competency programs, regulatory education, and the creation of online learning materials and educational videos.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or another clinical discipline.
• RN, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy license.
• Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist.
• One year of experience in clinical education.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in clinical education.
• Experience in Home Health or Hospice.
• Experience working in EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with department managers, administration, and Human Resources to develop, implement, and document orientation for agency staff.
• Assess individual employee learning needs and tailor orientation content accordingly.
• Help new employees identify orientation goals and develop individualized plans.
• Document the orientation process, including skills assessments and orientation checklists.
• Provide or arrange additional orientations to meet agency-wide needs.
• Support new staff through continuing instruction and counseling.
• Ensure employees receive adequate training.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and documenting annual professional competencies.
• Assist with reviewing and evaluating the competency program for professional staff.
• Help organize, facilitate, and oversee quarterly education, including annual competencies for assigned job groups.
• Collaborate with college programs to support students’ home care clinical placements and experiences.
• Coordinate student placements with managers and provide or arrange agency orientation.
• Stay current with staff development technology by attending relevant seminars or training.
• Train staff in electronic medical record products and computer or program use.
• Create educational videos, online education content, and competencies.
• Help assess staff education needs using audits, clinical record reviews, patient satisfaction surveys, incident reports, and external auditor findings.
• Provide or arrange in-service programs based on surveys, needs assessments, strategic plans, and other identified needs.
• Help oversee education for clinical regulatory areas, including CMS and DPH.
• Assess training needs in response to staff and referral-source needs and changes in home care.
• Develop programs in response to identified staff and agency-wide needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support, including MedBridge access for PT continuing education and licensure or certification support.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Fleet car program.
• Workplace Safety & Violence Prevention program, including AVADE de-escalation and self-safety training, InvisaWear GPS-enabled safety devices, and escort services for staff in the field.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

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