Occupational & Employee Health Nurse Educator

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas. The Education Department is responsible for training and supporting staff while also educating patients, families, and the community. They provide onboarding and ongoing professional development for employees, ensure compliance with healthcare standards, and offer educational resources to help patients and caregivers better understand care plans and services such as hospice and palliative care. The Clinical Services Educator is responsible for training and supporting healthcare staff to ensure high-quality, safe patient care. They develop and deliver onboarding programs, ongoing education, and skills training for nurses, aides, and other clinical team members. They assess staff competencies, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices, and help implement new policies, procedures, or clinical initiatives. In addition, they often serve as a resource and mentor to clinical staff—providing coaching, evaluating performance gaps, supporting quality improvement efforts, and promoting evidence-based care standards. Midland Care Connection is looking for a dedicated Clinical Services Educator to train, mentor, and support our clinical staff to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field
Multi-state nursing license (Compact) or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire
Occasional travel to other Midland Care Connection offices
Active RN license (if nursing-focused role)
3–5+ years of clinical experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Strong communication and teaching skills
Good organization and leadership abilities

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience with hospice and/or home health
EMR experience
Infection control/employee health experience
Previous experience as a clinical educator or preceptor
Education or specialty certification
Experience developing training programs
Experience with quality improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Training and supporting healthcare staff to ensure high-quality, safe patient care
Develop and deliver onboarding programs, ongoing education, and skills training for nurses, aides, and other clinical team members
Assess staff competencies
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices
Help implement new policies, procedures, or clinical initiatives
Serve as a resource and mentor to clinical staff
Providing coaching
Evaluating performance gaps
Supporting quality improvement efforts
Promoting evidence-based care standards

Benefits

Health insurance options for employees and dependents
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
Uniform Allowance Program