Hands-On Hospice Education Specialist

Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Package

401k with company match

Health Insurance with vision

HSA contributions

Dental Insurance

FSA

PTO & NYS Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo is seeking a Clinical Field Educator (RN) to provide ongoing clinician education from orientation through their 2-year anniversary. The role emphasizes building a solid foundation in hospice and palliative care through routine visits, competence documentation, and collaboration with the Education Coordinator and VP of Clinical Education.

Responsibilities include coordinating progression, crafting recertification notes, managing symptoms, and supporting teams

Qualifications

• RN licensure in NY state required.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle required for on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing education to clinicians from orientation through 2-year anniversary.
• Coordinate and document progression and competence during routine visits (time management, case management).
• Craft recertification notes and perform symptom management assessments and interventions.
• Demonstrate hands-on hospice and palliative care skills, including end-of-life care and difficult family dynamics.
• Collaborate with Education Coordinator and VP to support staff through clinical remediation and annual reviews.
• Assist field teams during short-staffing periods and serve as preceptor back-up.
• Engage in cross-training and weekend/off-shift visits as needed.

Education

RN licensure (New York)

Job description

Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo is seeking a Clinical Field Educator (RN) to provide ongoing clinician education from orientation through their 2-year anniversary. The role emphasizes building a solid foundation in hospice and palliative care through routine visits, competence documentation, and collaboration with the Education Coordinator and VP of Clinical Education.

Responsibilities include coordinating progression, crafting recertification notes, managing symptoms, and supporting teams