Hospice Nurse Educator — Onboarding & Clinical Excellence

Trinity Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Mt. Carmel Hospice in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Hospice Educator (RN) to lead clinical education, orientation, and ongoing professional training for our hospice team.

This role ensures regulatory compliance and the successful integration and development of clinicians across the service area. The Educator will mentor staff, manage education records, and partner with leadership on quality improvement initiatives, technology adoption, and survey readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Education Program.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, compliance, and clinical practice standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to create educational materials, presentations, curricula, and instructional resources.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area as needed.
• Commitment to Mt. Carmel's mission, values, Code of Ethics, and Compliance Program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized orientation plans for new clinicians.
• Collaborate with managers, preceptors, schedulers, IT teams, and new hires to facilitate successful onboarding.
• Provide oversight of field orientation and evaluate progress toward competency goals.
• Review clinical documentation and provide coaching and real-time feedback.
• Develop action plans and re-education strategies when learning gaps are identified.
• Serve as a mentor and coach to support clinician success and engagement.
• Assess educational needs and design effective learning programs for hospice staff.
• Coordinate ongoing education and competency validation activities.
• Collaborate with leadership and quality teams to identify learning opportunities and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support survey readiness and compliance with federal, state, local, and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain education records and documentation.
• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for professional and non-professional staff.
• Facilitate monthly and ongoing education sessions.
• Utilize adult learning principles and a variety of teaching methodologies.
• Serve as an education and informatics resource for clinicians.
• Support staff proficiency with technology platforms, including Homecare Homebase (HCHB), LMS, Microsoft Office applications, Agency technology tools.
• Provide coaching and education regarding hospice documentation and regulatory standards.
• Partner with leadership to address documentation improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with schools, colleges, and universities.
• Coordinate student placements and clinical learning experiences.
• Support faculty, student, and resident onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with all affiliation requirements and confidentiality standards.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures related to student clinical experiences.
• Participate in committees, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, competencies, and continuing education programs.
• Collaborate with vendors and community partners as needed.
• Support patient-centered care initiatives and organizational goals.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

Job description

Mt. Carmel Hospice in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Hospice Educator (RN) to lead clinical education, orientation, and ongoing professional training for our hospice team.

This role ensures regulatory compliance and the successful integration and development of clinicians across the service area. The Educator will mentor staff, manage education records, and partner with leadership on quality improvement initiatives, technology adoption, and survey readiness.