Hospice of Washington Co. - Hospice Field Educator

Hospice of Washington County Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare’s Gilchrist is seeking an expert nurse educator to serve as a consultant, educator, and expert nursing practitioner. The role supports field-based staff and nursing leaders in resolving complex RN clinical practice issues and guides best practices for hospice and palliative care.

The Educator will lead training, develop educational content, and collaborate with education and operations partners to sustain high quality patient care across elder, seriously ill, and hospice

Qualifications

• Two years RN experience in relevant clinical area.
• Current Maryland RN license.
• CHPN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and coaches Nurses and Hospice aides in best practices for patient and family care.
• Leads annual nurse training and documentation skills assessment in collaboration with operations and quality.
• Maintains clinical reference tools and standard works for staff.
• Collaborates with clinical leaders on interpretation of regulations and accreditation standards.
• Precepts nursing students and partners with local programs for end-of-life education.

Skills

Nursing theory

Education program design

Clinical leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Wound care knowledge

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Under general supervision functions as a consultant, educator, and expert nursing practitioner. Serves as organizational resource to ensure evidence-based practice, at Gilchrist. Is accountable for supporting field-based staff and nursing leaders in resolving complex RN clinical practice issues.EducationBSN preferredExperienceAt least two (2) years’ experience as an RN in relevant clinical area. Supervisory experienceSkillsAdvanced knowledge of nursing theory, practice and educationAdvanced skill in nursing procedures and development of sound educational programsExceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple departments and people across various areas of the organization.Exceptional organization skills and ability to develop and evaluate educational programs, resolve complex patient care problems and coordination of the care for the elder patients, serious illness patients, and hospice patients.Advanced skills in translating best practices and clinical knowledge into useful and applicable information and skills in the care of patients and familiesLicensures, CertificationsCurrent Maryland Registered Nurse license, CHPN preferredPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety (90) percent of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty (50) percent of work time.Working ConditionsWorks in classroom, office or patient care areas with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperatureExposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseasesConditions of EmploymentValid driver’s license and automobile insurancePrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesExpert PractitionerTeaches and coaches the Nurses and Hospice aides in best practices for excellent patient and family care.Best practice specialist on nursing skills for the seriously ill, palliative, geriatric, and hospice patients.Ensures the establishment, interpretation, and maintenance of clinical reference tools and standard works for hospice aides, registered nurses, and LPNs.Works collaboratively with multiple clinical leaders on interpretation of regulations, accreditation standards, clinical policies, and procedures.Knowledge set or ability to gain extensive knowledge to guide best practice on wound care and other specialized care.EducationalSupports the Education Specialist in the clinical documentation skills content for the nursing orientationLeads annual nurse training of documentation skills through collaboration with clinical operations leaders and quality department partners. Identifies on-going nursing educational needs through assessment of practice during ad-hoc field visits, reviews and communicates opportunities for enhancing our orientation and on-going educational programs to the Education Specialist,Team managers, and Directors of Community Programs and Partnerships.Participates in formal and informal education programs in area of expertise throughout the organization. Member ofEducation Committee, with lead duties for some of the Learning Forum events.Acts as a preceptor for nursing students and/or collaborates with local nursing programs to facilitate end of life education to the nursing student community.Supports content development and presentation at organizational meetings, Nurse, Hospice Aide meetings, andothers as assignedDevelops content and provides support for annual nursing and hospice aide competency assessment at skills festivalLeadershipParticipates in, and collaborates with, professional organizations and community outreach activities as needed.Serves on organizational and system wide committees and project teams as assigned.Collaborates with multiple leaders in a variety of departments across the organization.Leads accreditation activities for organizational committees (medication management and infection control)Works collaboratively with Clinical leads (hospice,) to educate, disseminate, and facilitate new EPIC nursing workflows, policies, and procedures.Research and Quality ImprovementInterprets and implements research findings into the clinical practice setting as appropriateMay assists in the testing and dissemination of improvement changesRegularly attends local and national educational events, health policy events, and conferences relevant to scope ofwork to disseminate best practices to frontline staffPerformance ImprovementMay Chair and/or participate in a variety of education and clinical committees as well as plan and facilitate the introduction of new therapeutic interventions.Serves a case reviewer and liaison for nursing staff in the setting of learning forum, process improvement, and RCA, ACA events.Leads, facilitates, and/or participates in Process Improvement TeamsParticipates in clinical policy and procedure development and dissemination.All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$69,627.06 - $119,507.63Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.