Hospice Clinical Educator

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Hospice Clinical Educator, you’ll be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of education for home care and/or hospice with an emphasis on ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Works in collaboration with the hospice and/or home care managers to ensure orientation, competency development and integration of new colleagues as well as the ongoing development of current staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Nursing education program.
Ten years of nursing practice including five in Hospice is preferred.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care is required within one year of employment (Hospice only).
Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications for creation of instructional documents, course curriculums, orientation materials and related visual aides.
Accurate and clear oral & written communication skills.
Ability to consistently demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics and adhere to the Compliance Program.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in nursing is preferred.
Master’s Degree in OT or ST or a Doctorate in Physical Therapy may be considered (Home Care only).
Certification in OASIS within one year (Home Care only).
Related experience in end-of-life care, home health or oncology is a plus (Hospice only).
CPR Instructor Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessment, development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of education for home care and/or hospice.
Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Collaboration with hospice and/or home care managers to ensure orientation, competency development and integration of new colleagues.
Ongoing development of current staff.