Education Nurse
About The Position
Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Clinical Educator (Educational Nurse) to support both Home Health and Hospice services. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, staff competency, and organizational quality. The Clinical Educator (Educational Nurse) is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating education and onboarding programs, delivering expert clinical knowledge, supporting workflow and informatics initiatives, and serving as a key clinical resource for staff and leadership. This position plays a vital role in promoting evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, and continuous professional development.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a Bachelor's degree in Education, Healthcare, or related field OR Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing.
- Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Hospice and/or Home Health experience is a must.
- Demonstrated experience in staff education, training, precepting, or clinical instruction.
- Proficiency in OASIS and EMR navigation.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- BLS certification required
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting survey readiness or quality improvement initiatives preferred.
- BLS Instructor preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive education programs for clinical staff across Home Health, Hospice, and Private Duty services.
- Lead onboarding and orientation for new clinical hires, including skills validation and competency assessments.
- Provide ongoing education, coaching, and professional development support for clinical staff.
- Assess the effectiveness of educational programs and recommend improvements based on outcomes and performance data.
- Serve as a clinical subject matter expert and resource for staff and leadership.
- Provide expert clinical guidance, including wound care education and best practices.
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice, regulatory updates, and industry standards.
- Serve as a MatrixCare trainer, providing education and support related to documentation and workflows.
- Interpret reports, dashboards, and clinical scorecards to identify trends and support performance improvement.
- Participate in survey preparedness activities, including mock surveys and staff education.
- Support community education initiatives and external partnerships as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
