Hospice Clinical RN Educator

About the role

Mt. Carmel Hospice Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced and passionate Hospice Educator (RN) to lead clinical education, orientation, competency development, and ongoing professional training for their hospice team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized orientation plans for new clinicians.
• Collaborate with managers, preceptors, schedulers, IT teams, and new hires to facilitate successful onboarding.
• Evaluate progress toward competency goals and provide coaching and real-time feedback.
• Create action plans and re-education strategies when learning gaps are identified.
• Serve as a mentor and coach to support clinician success and engagement.
• Assess educational needs and design effective learning programs for hospice staff.
• Collaborate with leadership and quality teams to identify learning opportunities and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain education records and documentation.
• Facilitate monthly and ongoing education sessions.
• Utilize adult learning principles and a variety of teaching methodologies.
• Support staff proficiency with technology platforms, including Homecare Homebase (HCHB), Learning Management Systems (LMS), Microsoft Office applications, and agency technology tools.
• Provide coaching and education regarding hospice documentation and regulatory standards.
• Partner with leadership to address documentation improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with schools, colleges, and universities.
• Carefully coordinate student placements and clinical learning experiences.
• Ensure compliance with all affiliation requirements and confidentiality standards.
• Afford students access to policies and procedures related to student clinical experiences.
• Participate in committees, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, competencies, and continuing education programs.
• Collaborate with vendors and community partners as needed.
• Support patient-centered care initiatives and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Education Program.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, compliance, and clinical practice standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to create educational materials, presentations, curricula, and instructional resources.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area as needed.
• Commitment to Mt. Carmel's mission, values, Code of Ethics, and Compliance Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Nursing education program, bachelor’s in nursing is preferred.
• Ten (10) years of nursing experience, including hospice experience.
• Experience in end-of-life care, home health, oncology, palliative care, or hospice.
• CPR Instructor Certification.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and clinical practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and educational methods.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time schedule.