Hospice Clinical Educator (RN) Job at HopeHealth in Attleboro

About This Clinical Educator Position

HopeHealth is seeking an experienced Clinical Educator. The role of Clinical Educator combines clinical expertise and a passion for teaching to educate, train, and develop clinical staff across the HopeHealth affiliates. The person in this position is responsible for the design, delivery, evaluation and revision of educational materials, experiences, and programs for clinical staff. Educational activities will be grounded in regulatory/accreditation requirements and best clinical and technical practices to support competency, compliance, and mission-based performance at all levels of the organization. The Clinical Educator is responsible for the preparation and ongoing mentoring of clinical staff and serves as an educational resource for the leadership team to support organizational excellence.

Responsibilities of the Clinical Educator:

• Assess and observe learning and development needs within the organization.
• Plan, organize, participate in the development of programs to meet identified education needs of clinical staff.
• Assure staff competency using an effective collaborative model for staff education. Maintain documentation of completion and competency achieved.
• Develop and deliver training and education both formal and informal including classroom, virtual, field, skills fairs, self-study, and e-learning.
• Develop and utilize outcome assessments to enhance educational programs and materials.
• Network with colleagues at healthcare partners, educational institutions, and professional associations for sharing contemporary educational trends and practices.
• Assist with development of new and specialized training programs for innovative clinical initiatives to support organizational growth.
• Integrate findings from quality and performance improvement activities into educational programming.
• Maintain necessary clinical expertise and any required certifications.
• Serve as a role model, coach, and mentor to clinical staff.
• Serve as liaison between HopeHealth and colleges and universities. Act as point of contact for clinical internships and student experiences.

Qualification for Clinical Educator:

• Achieve and maintain Hospice and Palliative certification or relevant specialty clinical certification
• Practice in accordance with professional practice standards
• Maintain clinical competence
• Knowledge of federal, state, and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge and experience in the principles of adult learning
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines
• Embrace personal professional development and a commitment to lifelong learning

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree is required, master's degree preferred, or the equivalent relevant experience in clinical practice.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hospice, and/or palliative clinical experience required; or related relevant experience.
• Education, training, teaching experience preferred.
• Active Rhode Island and Massachusetts license in Nursing. Valid driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Knowledge of RELIAS or other Learning Management System is preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records desirable.
• Hospice experience preferred

What are the job benefits?

For your health and peace of mind:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

For your wellbeing:

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing

For your career:

• A robust orientation programs
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications
• HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)

HopeHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

HopeHealth is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workspace. We believe that attracting, developing, and empowering exceptional people will allow us to continue to deliver the best care for our patients and families.

All qualified individuals – inclusive of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and ability – are warmly welcome at HopeHealth.

Discover a career that transforms lives – including yours.

At HopeHealth, health care is more than a career choice. It’s a calling.

You can see it in our incredible team, who are as compassionate as they are talented.

You can see it in the trust that our patients and families place in us every day.

And you can see it in our values – as a health care organization, and as an employer. At HopeHealth, we care deeply about every life we touch, including yours.

We’re committed to giving employees the support they need to not only excel at their jobs, but to love what they do.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that inspires you, a workplace that invests in you, and a mission that brings hope and dignity to patients and families every day.

HopeHealth is a not-for-profit market leader serving communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

About Our Team

At HopeHealth, we share a heartfelt commitment to helping patients live safely and independently at home. Join our team, and you'll find:

• No two days are the same. You'll feel professionally rewarded in an exciting and dynamic work environment and be part of delivering innovative and cutting-edge specialty services.
• Your expertise and unique perspective will be valued. In our inclusive work culture, our employees are free to work autonomously while feeling authentic support from their team. You’ll experience the mutual respect, collaboration and trust of a healthcare team that’s committed to going above and beyond for every patient – and for every member of the team.
• A flexible work schedule and generous benefits. You’ll have the ability to work with scheduling flexibility designed to maximize your work/life balance. Benefits include competitive compensation package, health care coverage, education reimbursement, and an employer-match retirement plan.