RN Field Clinical Educator Home Health Full Time

Description

A Field Clinical Educator is the clinical resource responsible for the development of clinicians as they apply knowledge obtained from training into the Home Health environment while following an established orientation model process. He/she instructs and counsels while acting as a role model, leader, influencer, advocate, evaluator, and socialization agent.

The Field Clinical Educator is accountable for the growth and retention of new hires.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Teaches, mentors, and coaches clinicians.

Demonstrates competence in performance of clinical skills including but not limited to admission of patients, assessment, and development of care plans, case management, coordination of care and other clinical care duties.

Coordinates/oversees and supervises work of new hire and other patient facing clinicians in the classroom and field environment.

Models regulatory compliance and standards.

Provides oversight and education to ensure effective collaboration with healthcare providers in accordance with physician’s orders and plan of care.

Acts as a liaison and maintains communication with new hires, leadership, peer mentors, and the Home Health Learning & Development team.

Ensures execution of orientation experience via:

Orientation toolkit

Competency assessments

State specific requirements as needed

Continually works to create a culture of learning and support for clinicians as they are gaining confidence and competence in their respective role.

Responsible for established KPIs

Required Skills/Experience:

Diploma or Associate's degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

HCHB experience

OASIS certification

Prior nurse leadership or educator experience preferred

Unrestricted RN license in work state assigned

Current CPR certification

Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to function with minimal supervision.

Displays effective communication, interpersonal skills, and sound decision-making skills

Possesses effective teaching skills and desire to mentor and develop clinicians

Ability to assess the learning needs and skills of the new clinician/student and provide immediate and ongoing feedback.

Ability to create a nurturing and supportive environment conducive to learning using adult learning principles in the classroom and/or the field.

Ability to validate the performance of a new clinician/student and to provide effective feedback to clinician/ student and leaders in the location.

Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations including state/local specific

Competent in the delivery of patient care consistent with evidenced based practice and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates proficiency in OASIS accuracy75% car travel to various locations

Scheduled Weekly Hours40