Clinical Educator/HHA Instructor

Hudson Valley Hospice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in New York is seeking a Clinical Educator/HHA Instructor to oversee the Home Health Aide Training Program. This role involves providing clinical orientation, developing educational programs, and ensuring ongoing competencies for home health aides. Candidates should be registered nurses with clinical education experience, with a salary range of $90,000 to $95,000 per year and excellent benefits including medical and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Company Matched 403b Retirement Plan

Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of clinical experience required.
• Minimum one year of home care experience required.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the home health aide training program (HHATP).
• Develop and deliver educational programs for HHAs and clinical staff.
• Ensure ongoing HHA clinical competency through skills assessments.

Skills

Excellent active-listening skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Ability to work non-judgmentally

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Education

Current registration as an RN in New York State

Certified as a Hospice Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) or obtain certification within two years

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Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Education and Compliance Training, the lead HHATP educator coordinates and implements the Home Health Aide Training Program (HHATP) initiatives, HHA clinical competency activities, and other organizational training programs. This position is an RN with clinical education experience, home care and classroom style education experience.

Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Education and Compliance Training, the lead HHATP educator coordinates and implements the Home Health Aide Training Program (HHATP) initiatives, HHA clinical competency activities, and other organizational training programs. This position is an RN with clinical education experience, home care and classroom style education experience.

What you will do:

• Oversees the home health aide training program (HHATP).
• Provide clinical orientation to hospice HHAs.
• Ensure ongoing HHA clinical competency through the development and execution of annual skills assessments.
• Develop and deliver educational programs for HHAs and clinical staff, including monthly education and annual mandatory education.
• Manage academic partnerships and internal preceptorships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Assist with general and clinical orientation as needed, ensuring compliance with Hudson Valley Hospice policies and regulatory standards.
• Respond to the organization's educational needs by providing training on new processes, patient care equipment, or addressing identified knowledge deficits.
• Evaluate educational programs and collaborate on the development of annual clinical education plans and competency evaluations.
• Collaborates with the education team in maintaining a resource library and electronic intranet system.
• Stays abreast of the latest trends and best practices in end-of-life care and participates in the dissemination of this information to staff.
• Stays current with Hudson Valley Hospice policy & procedures Federal, State and Local regulations, and accrediting bodies.
  
  
  

Skills we are looking for:

• Excellent active-listening and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills required.
• Excellent communication skills required – verbal and written.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally in all settings.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with patient/family of any culture, religion, socio-economic background or life-style.
• Can effectively communicate in English, both verbally (in person and by phone) and in writing.
• Capability to work effectively and cooperatively independently and as a team member.
• Skill to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Can organize appropriately with efficient time management skills
  
  
  

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work in various home environments, nursing homes or hospitals that Hudson Valley Hospice is contracted with
• Moderate/High level of possible exposure to infectious agents.
• Moderate amount of travel by car
• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unsafe environments.
• Routine duties involve potential for direct exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Valid New York State drivers license with reliable transportation.
  
  
  

Education & Experience:

• Current registration as an RN in New York State.
• Preferred Certified as a Hospice Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) or obtain certification within two years of employment
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience required
• Minimum one (1) year of home care experience required
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
  
  
  

Hours: Monday-Friday (8:30am-4:30pm); off hours when needed for Home Health Aide Training Program (HHATP) initiatives

FLSA: Exempt

Pay: $90,000-95,000 per year

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Matched 403b Retirement Plan, Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care, Tuition Assistance and more!

Hudson Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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