Hospice Clinical RN Educator

Employment Type

Employment Type: Full time

Shift

Description: Hospice Educator (RN)

About the role

Serve as an educational leader, mentor, and clinical resource while partnering with leaders to support onboarding, competency validation, technology adoption, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

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.
• Review clinical documentation and provide coaching and education regarding hospice documentation and regulatory standards.
• Support survey readiness and compliance with federal, state, local, and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain education records and documentation.
• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for professional and non-professional staff.
• Facilitate monthly and ongoing education sessions.
• Utilize adult learning principles and a variety of teaching methodologies.
• Partner with leadership to address documentation improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate student placements and clinical learning experiences.
• Ensure compliance with all affiliation requirements and confidentiality standards.
• Assist in developing 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Mt. Carmel's mission, values, Code of Ethics, and Compliance Program.

Skills

• CPR Instructor Certification.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPN or equivalent) required within one year of employment.

Benefits

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

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate clinical responsibilities and patient care needs.