RN Clinical Education Specialist (Home Care)

Masonicare•Glastonbury, CT

2h•$40 - $53

About The Position

The RN Clinical Education Specialist directs education activities related to the development and orientation of clinical agency staff and oversees implementation of State and Federal guidelines. This position supports the Hospice and Palliative Care Program, covering the Glastonbury branch and assisting some of the Norwich branch. The specialist develops and delivers education programs, provides staff orientation and clinical in-service education, evaluates educational activities, and collaborates with leadership and branch management on learning needs and outcomes. The role also supports compliance with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, contributes to policy development and quality initiatives, and makes educational resources available to staff. The position requires person-centered interactions with clients and dependable completion of work, annual education, and medical requirements. This is a day-shift position scheduled for 40 hours per week. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Three years of experience in acute care, home care, or public health administration.
Two years of experience in staff development.
Teaching experience in an acute care, home health, or public health setting.
Current Connecticut RN license.
Current driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Preference for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an NLN-accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Develop education programs for PSA offices and, as needed, the organization.
Plan and implement cost-effective educational programs to meet identified learning needs of the Hospice department.
Provide comprehensive orientation and clinical in-service education.
Develop an evaluation system to determine the effectiveness of educational activities and work with leadership on an annual learning-needs assessment.
Collaborate with PSA office management on educational assessments, recommendations, and outcomes.
Review policies annually and update them as needed to comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations; collaborate with management and staff on clinical staff development policies.
Consult with Supervisors of Clinical Services about clinical components related to quality and OSHA, State, and Federal regulations.
Investigate and participate in relevant quality initiatives.
Make educational resources available to staff.
Communicate effectively and tactfully with clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities, and physical condition.
Provide person-centered care that demonstrates dignity, respect, compassion, coordinated support and treatment, and personalization.
Report to work on time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education and medical requirements.
Perform related duties as required, including participation in assigned committees.