Registered Nurse- Hospice (Clinical Educator)

Halifax Health • Port Orange, FL

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About The Position

The Education Specialist is responsible for coordinating the education and training of all employees of Hospice of Volusia/ Flagler, as well as presenting special educational offerings to outside entities. Interacts closely with members of the HHMC educational department, other hospices, and community members

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN in the state of Florida.
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in hospice or a related field.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to impart information in the appropriate manner for adult learners with varied educational backgrounds.
• Organized, flexible, and innovative.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Previous experience in an education position highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Conducts, coordinates, and evaluates orientation to hospice for all new employees on a monthly basis
• Presents relevant information to different disciplines regarding hospice philosophy and operations.
• Revises orientation program as needed to address changing conditions
• Assists in the development and/or offering of educational programs relevant to the needs of all disciplines
• Determines clinical and operational learning needs using feedback from employees and customers
• Conducts annual skills competency workshops with nursing and hospice aide staff
• Evaluates staff for competencies relevant to their job responsibilities, and provides remedial education when competency not demonstrated
• Assists in the review of current policies and procedures; makes recommendations for revisions as identified through Quality Improvement, safety, and educational activities
• Clinical policy and procedure manual is updated annually and as needed throughout the year. Changes are communicated to staff, and meet the needs of employees
• Attends meetings and continuing education programs for personal growth and to obtain information for further educational offerings to staff
• Educational programs reflect current research and best practices
• Works closely with mentor and preceptors to assure new staff receive optimal orientation to clinical positions
• Conducts meetings with preceptors periodically to ensure that consistent information is being delivered, that meets the goals of the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees