Staff Development Educator PD- GIP VHS-Hospice-FT (Bergen, Passaic & Hudson Counties)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Woodland Park, NJ

About The Position

Visiting Health Services of New Jersey (VHSNJ), a partnership between Hackensack Meridian Health and St. Joseph's Health, provides home health care and hospice services to patients and families in Passaic, Bergen, and parts of Morris counties. The Staff Development Educator provides organization-wide education and focused training, plans and evaluates educational programs, supports quality improvement and regulatory compliance, and serves as a clinical resource for staff. The position also develops orientation, mentoring, and preceptor programs; teaches Home Health Aide certification classes; and participates in performance improvement and regulatory initiatives. The role is based in the Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson Counties area.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
At least three years of healthcare experience.
High computer application literacy.
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

Nice To Haves

Home care or hospice experience.
Master's degree.
Quality assurance, performance improvement, or staff development experience.
Epic EMR proficiency.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate educational and training programs for the organization.
Assist with quality improvement and programs focused on customer service.
Support compliance with regulatory standards and implement new programs from development through delivery.
Use varied techniques and creative approaches to meet organizational needs.
Develop and oversee the monthly education calendar, plan programs, and ensure availability to all disciplines.
Include education and programs required by the New Jersey Department of Health and The Joint Commission.
Serve as a clinical resource, assisting staff with new or complex patient care treatments.
Plan, develop, and implement a standardized, comprehensive staff orientation program utilizing the EMR.
Develop and oversee the mentor program and implement a yearly preceptor program based on organizational needs.
Research evidence-based best practices for home care and hospice and educate clinicians accordingly.
Participate in performance improvement and regulatory initiatives, including data analysis, chart auditing, and survey preparation with the Director of Quality/Staff Development.
Develop, implement, and teach Home Health Aide certification classes as set forth by the Board of Nursing; identify class needs with the director, schedule classes, and oversee applications and certification.
Educate staff on infection-control principles, conduct surveillance, and compile required data.
Communicate unresolved issues or concerns to the manager.
Work with vendors to plan programs on new products.
Implement educational programs promptly in response to identified needs.
Represent the organization on system and community-level committees as needed.
Demonstrate flexibility across job responsibilities and act as backup to clinical operations as needed.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.