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MONTGOMERY HOSPICE INC

Director of Clinical Education

MONTGOMERY HOSPICE INC, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849


Are you looking for a meaningful career working alongside a high caliber healthcare team? Join Montgomery Hospice, Inc. and make a difference in the lives of people living with a serious illness. Our team brings expert care and compassion to the bedside every day. Montgomery Hospice, Inc., one of the nation’s first independent, non-profit hospice providers, has served as a regional center of excellence for hospice and palliative care since 1981, and has deep roots in our community. Our interdisciplinary team members are dedicated to our mission of “gentling the journey through serious illness and loss with skill and compassion” for our patients and their families and live out our values of clinical excellence, compassion, inclusion, stewardship, and innovation. Our organization promotes a culture of respect and belonging, and values and supports work-life harmony. Montgomery Hospice, Inc. offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and fulfilling work.

• Category:

Clinical Education • Type:

Company Employee • Status:

Full-Time • Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, some extended hours necessary to support extended hours staff and attend meetings. • Work Location:

Onsite in Rockville, MD. Required to travel to other offices in Bowie and Rockville (Casey House) occasionally. • FLSA Classification:

Exempt • Benefits Eligible:

Yes

To review benefits, please visit our website:

Montgomery Hospice Careers

Position Summary: The Director of Education provides strategy and leadership to the education department. This position develops, implements and oversees the organization's educational programming including new employee orientation, staff competencies, in-services and continuing education. Also understands the importance of staff education as it relates to retention, quality care and organizational growth. Works collaboratively with hospice leaders to ensure education needs are met within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for clinical competency development for all clinical disciplines and clinical orientation/development programs, ensuring their relevance to the annual performance improvement plan.

Collaborates with the Chief Clinical Officer in the reviews and analyses of adverse events (incidents reports and service concerns) and makes recommendations for practice enhancements, revision of curriculum, and QAPI initiatives based on findings.

Delivers curriculum programs on a variety of clinical topics as well as patient experience, QAPI, regulatory compliance, safety, and infection control, to comply with pertinent federal, state, and local standards, and requirements.

Responsible for creating, executing and supervising an effective preceptor program.

Collaborates with business development to coordinate community education.

Participates in NPHI, NHPCO and organizational committees as required.

Participate in QAPI Program and other relevant committees and participates in the creation of relevant education.

Minimum Qualifications:

Active and in good-standing Maryland or Compact Registered Nurse License.

Master’s degree in nursing sciences or related concentration required.

CHPN required. Grace period of 6 months from date of hire.

Demonstrated competency in development and execution of clinical curriculum at a professional level.

Demonstrated understanding of clinical education methods and resources.

About MONTGOMERY HOSPICE INC: Montgomery Hospice and Prince George's Hospice is an independent, nonprofit, community-based organization that serves patients and families at a time in life when they are most vulnerable. We employ RNs, LPNs, certified nursing assistants, social workers, counselors, physicians, chaplains, as well as professional and supportive administrative staff. We are proud to offer high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families throughout Montgomery County and Prince George's County. As dedicated caregivers helping patients and families, we know that we must also take care of ourselves. Montgomery Hospice and Prince George's Hospice has created a work environment that professionally and emotionally supports the people who take on this heartfelt work. For a list of our employee benefits, go to:

Montgomery Hospice Careers

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