Community Clinical Educator, RN - Concordia Village - FT Days

Lutheran Senior Services•Springfield, IL

About The Position

The Community Clinical Educator coordinates, tracks, and evaluates education for licensed and non-licensed clinical care team members in compliance with EverTrue Clinical Education Council standards and state and federal regulations. The role maintains EverTrue’s Christian mission and core values of “Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.” The educator provides clinical education and training at assigned EverTrue communities and across all levels of care. Responsibilities include orienting new clinical team members, assessing and validating their skills, supporting use of the Electronic Health Record, identifying training needs with community leadership, and coordinating required training such as safety and HIPAA compliance. The educator also prepares employees for state surveys and provides follow-up education addressing survey findings. The position participates in the Clinical Education Council and related committees, helps identify educational needs across communities and service lines, and works with the Director of Workplace Education and Development on curriculum and training design. The educator coordinates sessions with community leadership and Human Resources, travels to multiple EverTrue sites, prepares training communications, and maintains records of employee participation. The role may serve as a subject-matter resource in assigned clinical areas and for clinical policies, procedures, tools, and equipment.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
Current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Very good communication and organizational skills.
Basic computer skills, including Internet and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including continuous walking; pushing specified loads; transferring a 50-pound load; reaching to 72 inches; lifting and carrying 50 pounds; and pushing or pulling 45 pounds.
Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred.
Previous experience presenting and coordinating training programs in long-term care preferred.
CNA and CMT instructor training preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve on the Clinical Education Council and participate in council activities, including the EverTrue Annual Symposium.
Provide education and training at assigned EverTrue communities and across all levels of care.
Deliver orientation, including assessment and skills validation, to ensure new team members are prepared for their clinical roles.
Support clinical documentation practices using the Electronic Health Record during orientation and ongoing as needed.
Monitor and evaluate clinical education needs in collaboration with community leadership.
Coordinate community-required training with other EverTrue departments, including safety and HIPAA compliance.
Monitor, evaluate, and deliver clinical education in preparation for annual state surveys and address items identified by state surveyors.
Serve as an informational resource in an assigned area of expertise, such as dementia training, infection control, or fall prevention.
Participate in education-related committees and training initiatives.
Identify educational needs system-wide and at community or service-line levels, and work with the Director of Workplace Education and Development to develop formal curricula.
Participate in the design and development of education and training for clinical direct-line, supervisory, and leadership employees.
Stay current on regulatory training requirements and clinical tools used by EverTrue clinicians.
Serve as a content expert on clinical policies and procedures and explain them to clinicians as applicable.
Coordinate training sessions with community leadership and Human Resources Managers, especially clinical new-employee orientation.
Travel to multiple EverTrue sites to deliver training.
Prepare communications needed for training sessions.
Maintain records by entering and tracking employee participation.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell-back.
Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
Education financial assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness benefits.
Pay advances through PayActiv.
Caregiver support through TCARE.
Leaves of absence.
Retail deals and discounts through Perkspot.
Commuter support.
For full-time employees: medical and pharmacy coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, Voya income protection benefits (hospital, critical illness, and accident), and pet insurance.
For part-time employees: extended sick pay, bereavement pay, and jury duty pay.