Clinical Educator

VNA & Hospice; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

403(b) plan

Employee medical coverage $35 premium

Job summary

Central Coast VNA & Hospice is seeking a Clinical Educator to develop and implement orientation, training, and professional development for Home Health staff. The role ensures staff competency, regulatory compliance, and supports quality improvement across the agency.

The educator collaborates with leadership to identify training needs, support new hires, and promote best practices in care delivery across the organization.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse licenses in California.
• Minimum 1 year of Home Health experience.
• Experience with staff education and adult learning principles.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Clinical onboarding and training, maintaining orientation resources and state/federal guidelines.
• Collaborates with QAPI Nurses and DPCS to identify training needs and clinical instructions.
• Coordinates training for oasis, HIS interpretive guidelines, HHVBP and case management expectations.
• Works with Director of Compliance to identify staff development needs.
• Leads staff education initiatives.

Skills

RN license CA

Home Health experience

Staff education

Adult learning

Communication skills

CPR certification

Job description

Central Coast VNA & Hospice is experiencing tremendous growth in our home health, palliative, and hospice programs and we’re looking for a Clinical Educator who is passionate about mentoring clinicians and elevating patient care. For over 74 years, VNA has delivered compassionate, team-driven care to individuals and families across the Central Coast. As a trusted nonprofit, we reinvest in clinical excellence, education, and community healthand this role is central to preparing and supporting the care teams who make our mission possible.

The Clinical Educator is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive orientation, training, and professional development programs for clinical, clerical, and management staff within the Home Health department. This role ensures staff competency, regulatory compliance, and supports quality improvement initiatives across the agency. The educator collaborates closely with leadership to identify training needs, support new hires, and promote best practices in care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical new hire onboarding and training, maintaining new hire orientation program resources and development of resources to meet state and federal guidelines.
• Works closely with QAPI Nurses and DPCS for Home Health program to determine new hire orientation needs, emerging interventions that require training and clinical needs of staff.
• Executes and/or coordinates training for staff as needed for oasis, HIS interpretive guidelines, HHVBP, Case Management expectations. Emerging and challenging clinical interventions as identified through QAPI, surveillance and clinical or patient feedback.
• Collaborates with Director of Compliance for identification of staff development needs.
• Leads staff education

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse licenses in California
• Minimum 1 years of Home Health experience
• Experience with staff education and adult learning principles
• Strong communication and teaching skills
• Current CPR certification

Special Requirements:

• Current driver's license
• Reliable vehicle

Joining VNA means becoming part of a trusted, mission-driven organization with more than 74 years of community-based service. We are dedicated to supporting our employees with meaningful professional growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

The compensation range for this role is determined by factors such as location and required skills. The salary range provided reflects the lowest to highest amount we reasonably anticipate paying for this position at the time of posting. Compensation is influenced by labor market conditions and various factors, including but not limited to: prevailing minimum wage in the area, relevant education, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and business needs. It is not typical for a new hire to be offered the highest end of the salary range. Pay decisions are based on the unique circumstances of each candidate and position.

In addition to competitive compensation, VNA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• 403(b) plan
• A $35 monthly premium for employee-only medical coverage or other options available