RN Clinical Educator

Diversicare of Batesville•Batesville, MS

About The Position

The RN Clinical Educator assesses facility training needs and provides orientation and continuing education for employees. The role schedules and conducts training programs, monitors online education compliance, maintains training documentation, and follows up with new employees to identify further training and support needs. The educator also helps with recruitment and selection, staff recognition, safe-work practices, procedure development, and continuous quality improvement. The position communicates department needs to the Administrator and coordinates services, scheduling, and budget-related input. It also supports effective communication with residents, families, and staff and ensures employee orientation to the Electronic Medical Records system.

Requirements

Current licensure by a State Board of Nursing, or certification or licensure as a Risk Manager.
At least two years of long-term care experience.
Demonstrated success communicating technical ideas and concepts.

Nice To Haves

Teaching or instructional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess department training needs and respond accordingly.
Orient new staff members and provide ongoing employee training.
Schedule training programs and in-services for all employees.
Lecture and demonstrate procedures using motion pictures, DVDs, and charts, and use outside consultants or speakers when possible.
Observe employees applying procedures and provide one-to-one training as needed.
Supervise employees’ use of company-provided online education and monitor compliance.
Schedule facility tours and presentations by administrative staff to acquaint new personnel with facility operations and interrelationships.
Develop recruitment strategies for all positions.
Assist with selection for open positions.
Maintain appropriate documentation of employee orientation and in-service training.
Follow up with new employees at regular intervals to determine additional training and support needs.
Communicate department needs to the Administrator and coordinate services in line with department needs, scheduling, and budget.
Provide the Administrator with input regarding budget needs.
Coordinate employee service awards and recognition programs.
Monitor safe working practices and provide education; coordinate with the Safety Committee on corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and facility staff.
Communicate new procedures to staff and provide education on them.
Assist with procedure development using job analysis techniques.
Assist with the Continuous Quality Improvement Program as needed.
Stay current with standard practices through communication with the Health Department, CDC, and other sources.
Ensure employees are oriented to the Electronic Medical Records system and periodically review their understanding of proper documentation.