Clinical Staff Educator- Home Health and Hospice

Tufts Medicine Care at Home, Inc.; Belvidere (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits—1日

403(b) retirement with company match

Tufts Education reimbursement and CEU/

Access to MedBridge for PT CEUs andLic

Fleet car program

Industry-Leading Safety Program withAV

Job summary

Tufts Medicine Care at Home, Inc. is seeking an educationally focused professional to develop and implement staff education and competency programs. You will serve as an educator for licensed and non-licensed personnel and volunteers through orientation, continuing education, and in-service sessions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with department managers, HR and College Programs to support onboarding, competency development and ongoing clinical education across the Lowell, MA area.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Nursing or allied clinical field and an active RN/PT/OT license.
• Current RN or Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license.
• Five years of clinical experience as RN/PT/OT.
• One year of experience in clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and document orientation for all agency staff.
• Assess learner needs to tailor orientation content.
• Create individual goals and plans for new staff orientation.
• Ensure documentation of orientation processes and competency checklists.
• Coordinate annual professional competencies and ongoing education.
• Collaborate with HR and department managers on staff education and onboarding.

Skills

Clinical education

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or other clinical discipline

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Overview

This position develops, implements, and provides staff education and competency related to assigned projects. Acts as educator to improve and enhance functional capabilities of all licensed and non-licensed personnel and volunteers by the provision of orientation, continuing education, and in-service programs.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or other clinical discipline.
• 2. RN License or Physical Therapy License or Occupational Therapy License.
• 3. Five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist.
• 4. One (1) year of experience in clinical education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Two (2) years of experience in clinical education.
• 2. Experience in Home Health or Hospice.
• 3. Experience working in EPIC.

Location

Lowell, MA

Hours

Full Time, 40 Hours/Week

Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. Work cooperatively with all department managers, administration, and HR to develop, implement and document orientation of all agency staff.
2. 2. Assess individual employee learner needs to allow for flexibility and judgment in the orientation content.
3. 3. Assist orientees in identification of specific goals for orientation and develop individualized plans.
4. 4. Ensure documentation of orientation process including assessment of skills checklist, orientation checklist.
5. 5. Provide and arrange for additional orientations to meet agency-wide needs.
6. 6. Support transition of new staff through continuing instruction and counseling.
7. 7. Ensure adequate training of employees.
8. 8. Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of annual professional competencies.
9. 9. Assist in review and evaluation of the competency program for professional staff.
10. 10. Assist in organizing, facilitating, and overseeing quarterly education, including annual competencies for assigned job groups.
11. 11. Work collaboratively with College Programs to assist students with home care clinical placement and experience.
12. 12. Work collaboratively with managers to coordinate student placements in the agency and provide and arrange agency orientation.
13. 13. Stay current with staff development technology, attending seminars or training that is applicable to agency needs.
14. 14. Train staff in EMR products and computer/program use.
15. 15. Create educational videos and online education content and competencies.
16. 16. Assist in the assessment of staff education needs audit, results from clinical record reviews, patient satisfaction surveys, incident reports and external auditors.
17. 17. Provide and/or arranges for In-service Programs to meet staff needs as identified in surveys, needs assessments, strategic plans etc.
18. 18. Assist in oversee educational process for clinical regulatory areas (CMS, DPH)
19. 19. Assesses training needs based on the needs of staff, referral sources and changes in home care
20. 20. Develops programs in response to identified staff and agency-wide needs.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries & benefits Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one 403(b) retirement with company match Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support - Access to MedBridge for PT CEUs and licensure/certification support, reinforcing our commitment to ongoing clinical development. Opportunities for career growth Fleet car program - A unique offering that reduces personal vehicle burden and supports clinicians in the field. Industry-Leading Safety Program – A one-of-a-kind Workplace Safety & Violence Prevention role dedicated to proactively addressing increasing safety concerns in healthcare settings. This program includes: AVADE de-escalation and self-safety training InvisaWear GPS-enabled safety devices Escort services to ensure staff safety in the field

About Care at Home:

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.

Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Pay Range: $84,300.22 - $107,481.20 based on full-time equivalent Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.