Registered Nurse- Hospice (Clinical Educator)

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Registered Nurse- Hospice (Clinical Educator)

The Education Specialist is responsible for coordinating the education and training of all employees of Hospice of Volusia/ Flagler, as well as presenting special educational offerings to outside entities. Interacts closely with members
of the HHMC educational department, other hospices, and community members

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.
- RN in the state of Florida.
- A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in hospice or a related field.
- Previous experience in an education position highly desired.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
- Ability to impart information in the appropriate manner for adult learners with varied educational backgrounds.
- Organized, flexible, and innovative.  
- Conducts, coordinates, and evaluates orientation to hospice for all new employees on a monthly basis
- Presents relevant information to different disciplines regarding hospice philosophy and operations.
- Revises orientation program as needed to address changing conditions
- Assists in the development and/or offering of educational programs relevant to the needs of all disciplines
- Determines clinical and operational learning needs using feedback from employees and customers
- Conducts annual skills competency workshops with nursing and hospice aide staff
- Evaluates staff for competencies relevant to their job responsibilities, and provides remedial education when competency not demonstrated  
- Assists in the review of current policies and procedures; makes recommendations for revisions as identified through Quality Improvement, safety, and educational activities
- Clinical policy and procedure manual is updated annually and as needed throughout the year. Changes are communicated to staff, and meet the needs of employees
- Attends meetings and continuing education programs for personal growth and to obtain information for further educational offerings to staff
- Educational programs reflect current research and best practices
- Works closely with mentor and preceptors to assure new staff receive optimal orientation to clinical positions
- Conducts meetings with preceptors periodically to ensure that consistent information is being delivered, that meets the goals of the organization