Home Health Clinical Educator, RN

Company: Residential Home Health and Hospice
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

SummaryThe Home Health Clinical Educator, RN is responsible for implementation of all components of the staff development program within his/her designated region and business line. The Home Health Clinical Educator, RN has requisite experience in either home health and acts as a mentor and resource to the regional clinical managers, supervisors and staff regarding staff development program responsibilities including orientation, preceptor program oversight, in-service education, and clinical IT liaison support.Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.* Implementation of all staff development program activities for all staff within each region by appropriate service line. These activities include, but are not limited to: Orientation, training assistance, Clinical Staff Competency, Ongoing education and training, OASIS accuracy, Regulatory Compliance and State survey and CHAP/ACHC accreditation readiness and ongoing compliance.* Act as clinical IT liaison for each region in coordination with the Staff Development Manager.* Oversee and assist with the implementation of the Preceptor Program in each region and act as a mentor and ongoing support to the regional preceptors.* Assist with development of specific educational programs for each region in conjunction with Staff Development Supervisor and regional clinical management staff.* Participate in regional/office level team meetings to identify any educational opportunities. Communicate with Department of Clinical Excellence staff, managers and other department managers to insure consistent education is provided across the company which addresses any identified trends, issues, policy or regulatory changes.* Collaborate with clinical management staff in each region to insure clinical staff receive appropriate education and ongoing support and training as needed to demonstrate clinical knowledge and competency.* Act as a role model and resource to regional office staff by remaining current with home health and/or hospice industry trends, regulations, research and best practices. Provide updated resource information to regional clinical staff.* Assist in the development of patient education materials and community-based education as needed.* Serve as ongoing mentor for any transitions/new acquisitions in each region after Transition Team has completed responsibilities.* Keeps current with all clinical procedures relevant to homecare.* As assigned, provides education and competency evaluations on clinical procedures to Clinical Supervisors.* Provides analysis of educational/orientation needs of new staff acquired with mergers or acquisitions. Conducts Preceptor training and new hire training associated with mergers and acquisitions.* Provide patient care as needed.* Represents the company internally as well as in the community in such a manner as to enhance the image of the organization and further its objectives.* Performs other duties as assigned by management.Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Working knowledge in home health and/or hospice (depending on position).* Experience in adult education preferred, experience in education via electronic or remote transmission preferred.* Candidate must be competent in MS Office and be highly proficient in the of use of MS Word and MS PowerPoint.Education and/or Experience* A licensed Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist with minimum 3 years' experience in home healthcare.* Management or education experience preferred.JR# JR208632

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