Hospice of Washington Co. - Hospice Field Educator
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Hospice Field Educator functions as a consultant, educator, and expert nursing practitioner. The role serves as an organizational resource to ensure evidence-based practice at Gilchrist and supports field-based staff and nursing leaders in resolving complex RN clinical practice issues. The position teaches and coaches nurses and hospice aides in best practices for patient and family care, supports nursing education and orientation, and helps develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs. It collaborates with clinical and organizational leaders on practice standards, policies, accreditation, documentation, and new workflows. The role also contributes to research translation, quality improvement, performance improvement, committees, and community education. The work takes place in classrooms, offices, and patient care areas. It involves exposure to adverse conditions associated with patient care and communicable diseases, and requires a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. The stated pay range is $69,627.06–$119,507.63; the final offer depends on qualifications, education, experience, and organizational needs.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience as an RN in a relevant clinical area.
- Supervisory experience.
- Advanced knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and education.
- Advanced skill in nursing procedures and developing sound educational programs.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and organizational areas.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to develop and evaluate educational programs, resolve complex patient-care problems, and coordinate care for elder, serious-illness, and hospice patients.
- Advanced ability to translate best practices and clinical knowledge into useful, applicable information and skills for caring for patients and families.
- Current Maryland Registered Nurse license.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- Ability to stand and walk almost constantly, up to 90% of work time, and to lift and position patients, up to 50% of work time.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach and coach nurses and hospice aides in best practices for excellent patient and family care.
- Serve as a best-practice specialist in nursing skills for seriously ill, palliative, geriatric, and hospice patients.
- Ensure the establishment, interpretation, and maintenance of clinical reference tools and standard works for hospice aides, registered nurses, and LPNs.
- Collaborate with clinical leaders on interpreting regulations, accreditation standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
- Build or apply extensive knowledge of wound care and other specialized care to guide best practice.
- Support the Education Specialist with clinical documentation content for nursing orientation.
- Lead annual nurse documentation-skills training in collaboration with clinical operations leaders and quality partners.
- Identify ongoing nursing education needs through practice assessments during field visits and communicate opportunities to improve orientation and continuing education programs.
- Participate in formal and informal educational programs throughout the organization, serve on the Education Committee, and lead some Learning Forum events.
- Precept nursing students and/or collaborate with local nursing programs to facilitate end-of-life education.
- Support content development and presentations at organizational, nurse, and hospice aide meetings, as assigned.
- Develop content and support the annual nursing and hospice aide competency assessment at the skills festival.
- Participate in professional organizations and community outreach activities as needed.
- Serve on organizational and system-wide committees and project teams as assigned, collaborating with leaders across departments.
- Lead accreditation activities for organizational medication management and infection control committees.
- Collaborate with hospice clinical leads to educate staff about, disseminate, and facilitate new EPIC nursing workflows, policies, and procedures.
- Interpret and implement research findings in clinical practice as appropriate.
- Assist with testing and dissemination of improvement changes as needed.
- Attend relevant local and national educational events, health policy events, and conferences to disseminate best practices to frontline staff.
- Chair or participate in education and clinical committees and help plan and facilitate new therapeutic interventions.
- Serve as a case reviewer and liaison for nursing staff in learning forums, process improvement, and RCA and ACA events.
- Lead, facilitate, or participate in process improvement teams.
- Participate in clinical policy and procedure development and dissemination.
- Demonstrate GBMC values, including respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and results-orientation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
