Senior Hospice Clinical Educator & Preceptor Coach

The Elizabeth Hospice; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hospice industry pay

Benefits package with multiple plan

401(k) retirement plan with employer-­

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Monthly mileage reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

The Elizabeth Hospice in Escondido, CA is seeking a Lead Clinical Educator to design, deliver, and evaluate clinical education, simulations, and preceptor development. This role leads streamlined training for all clinical staff and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across San Diego and south Riverside counties.

Responsibilities include leading New Hire Orientation, continuing education, community education, and program evaluation to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent written and verbal skills and be English language proficient.
• Experience developing and growing education programs, including external partnerships or revenue-generating initiatives.
• Proficient with EMR and standard office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers evidence-based curricula for clinical orientation, continuing education and competency-based training across all clinical disciplines.
• Conducts Clinical Skills Labs to ensure nursing and clinical staff master essential competencies within defined timelines.
• Provides direct clinical observation, assessment, and mentoring to staff with focus on patient safety and documentation excellence.
• Observes field staff performing comprehensive patient assessments and provides feedback on clinical performance.
• Evaluates knowledge and competencies through OSCEs, case discussions, and demonstrations.
• Coordinates clinical training modules within the EMR and LMS.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Teaching / training

Education

MSN / Clinical Nurse Specialist preferred

RN license required

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Point-of-care charting

Job description

The Elizabeth Hospice in Escondido, CA is seeking a Lead Clinical Educator to design, deliver, and evaluate clinical education, simulations, and preceptor development. This role leads streamlined training for all clinical staff and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across San Diego and south Riverside counties.

Responsibilities include leading New Hire Orientation, continuing education, community education, and program evaluation to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality patient