RN Clinical Education Specialist

Masonicare Corp • Glastonbury, CT

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Education Specialist directs all education activities related to the development and orientation of clinical agency staff and oversees the implementation of State and Federal guidelines. This role is for the Hospice and Palliative Care Program, covering the Glastonbury branch and assisting the Norwich branch. The specialist will develop new education programs, plan and implement cost-effective educational programs for the Hospice department, provide comprehensive orientation and clinical in-service education, and develop evaluation systems for educational activities. They will also collaborate with management on educational assessments, review and update policies annually according to regulations, and consult with supervisors on clinical components related to quality and regulations. The role involves investigating quality initiatives, making educational resources available, communicating effectively with clients, and providing person-centered care. The specialist must be dependable, report to work on time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education and medical requirements. They will also perform related duties and participate in committees.

Requirements

• Preference of Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years’ experience in acute care/home care/public health administration.
• Two years’ experience in staff development.
• Teaching experience in an acute care, home health or public health arena.
• Current Connecticut RN License.
• Maintains current Drivers’ License.

Responsibilities

• Develops new education programs for the PSA offices and as needed for the organization.
• Plans and implements cost-effective educational programs to meet identified learning needs of the Hospice department.
• Provides comprehensive orientation and clinical in-service education.
• Develops an appropriate evaluation system to determine effectiveness of educational activities.
• Works with leadership to develop an annual learning needs assessment.
• Collaborates with management in PSA offices on educational assessments, recommendations, and outcomes.
• Reviews policies annually and updates as needed according to State, Federal and OSHA regulations.
• Collaborates with management and staff in writing policy related to clinical staff development.
• Consults with Supervisors of Clinical Services to support understanding and addressing clinical components related to quality, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
• Investigates and participates in pertinent quality initiatives.
• Makes educational resources available to all staff members.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition.
• Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors that demonstrate the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.
• Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements.
• Performs related and other duties as required including participating in designated committees as assigned.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• matching 401K retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level