RN Clinical Education Specialist

Masonicare Corp; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare Corp seeks an RN Clinical Education Specialist to direct education activities for clinical staff and oversee adherence to State and Federal guidelines. The role focuses on orientation, in-service education, and policy development to improve patient care.

The incumbent will collaborate with PSA management, update policies, and ensure OSHA compliance while supporting quality initiatives and staff development across the organization.

Qualifications

• A BSN from an NLN-accredited college or university.
• Three years' experience in acute care/home care/public health administration.
• Two years' staff development teaching experience.
• Current Connecticut RN license and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develops and plans education programs for PSA offices and the organization.
• Implements cost-effective educational programs for identified learning needs of the Hospice department.
• Provides comprehensive orientation and clinical in-service education.
• Develops an evaluation system to determine effectiveness of educational activities.

Skills

Nursing

Education programs

Staff development

Education

BSN NLN-accredited

Job description

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RN Clinical Education Specialist

Employee - Part-Time Professionals Norwich, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 16811

RN Clinical Education Specialist

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Norwich, CT area

Day Shift / 24hrs/wk

We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.

The Clinical Education Specialist directs all education activities related to the development and orientation of clinical agency staff and oversees the implementation of State and Federal, guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops new education programs for the PSA offices and as needed for the organization.
• Plans and implements cost-effective educational programs to meet identified learning needs of the Hospice department.
• Provides comprehensive orientation and clinical in-service education.
• Develops an appropriate evaluation system to determine effectiveness of educational activities and works with leadership to develop an annual learning needs assessment.
• Collaborates with management in PSA offices on educational assessments, recommendations, and outcomes.
• Reviews policies annually and updates as needed according to State, Federal and OSHA regulations. Collaborates with management and staff in writing policy related to clinical staff development.
• Consults with Supervisors of Clinical Services to support understanding and addressing clinical components related to quality, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
• Investigates and participates in pertinent quality initiatives.
• Makes educational resources available to all staff members.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition.
• Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors that demonstrate the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.
• Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements.
• Performs related and other duties as required including participating in designated committees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Preference of Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years' experience in acute care/home care/public health administration. Two years' experience in staff development. Teaching experience in an acute care, home health or public health arena.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Connecticut RN License. Maintains current Drivers' License.