Hospice Clinical Educator

West Palm Beach, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY
The Hospice Clinical Educator is responsible for planning implementing and overseeing the orientation training and ongoing competency of clinical team members. This role involves developing and maintaining educational programs evaluating staff performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. This position also mentors new hires provides support to field staff participates in committees and outreach initiatives and ensures that all training and education align with organizational goals quality standards and best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts orientation and precepting for all new team members ensuring a comprehensive onboarding experience through mentoring education and support.
Reviews and updates the orientation and preceptor programs at least annually or as needed.
Participates in assigned committees community outreach and educational initiatives as required.
Identifies clinical and operational learning needs based on leadership feedback.
Develops conducts and maintains annual and ongoing skills competencies for clinical team members.
Evaluates team members job-related competencies and provides remedial education when needed.
Assists in reviewing and updating policies and procedures recommending changes based on regulatory requirements.
Remains current on best practices procedures and processes to enhance team education.
Performs regular field visits across disciplines to support learning skills development and supervisory needs.
Oversees designated preceptors to ensure consistent high-quality information aligned with regulatory standards and organizational goals.
Collaborates with and reports relevant information to the Education Compliance and Quality Assurance Manager ensuring alignment of responsibilities and consistent communication to support quality initiatives regulatory compliance and staff education.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Bachelors degree or associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school.
Minimum of 5 years of professional nursing experience in a related clinical setting is required; hospice experience is preferred.
Experience in staff education or clinical leadership roles.
Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g. CMS state regulations).
Experience with performance improvement or quality assurance initiatives.
Excellent coordination and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Bachelors degree or Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school.
Minimum of 5 years of professional nursing experience in a related clinical setting is required; hospice experience is preferred.
Experience in staff education or clinical leadership roles.
Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g. CMS state regulations).
Experience with performance improvement or quality assurance initiatives.
Excellent coordination and communication skills.

This position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information on the requirements please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at

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SUMMARYThe Hospice Clinical Educator is responsible for planning implementing and overseeing the orientation training and ongoing competency of clinical team members. This role involves developing and maintaining educational programs evaluating staff performance and ensuring compliance with regulato...