Clinical Nurse Educator; RN, MEIHSS

The RN Clinical Educator is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of clinical education, competency validation, compliance monitoring. This RN Educator coordinates and supports nurse delegation education and competency requirements, quality assurance activities, and staff development initiatives within the Elders In-Home Services Program. This position serves as a clinical education and training resource for all caregivers, Home Care Aides (HCAs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and all MEIHSS Staff to ensure services are delivered in accordance with Washington State regulations, Tribal policies, professional nursing standards, and program requirements.

The RN Clinical Educator conducts field observations, audits clinical documentation, supports nurse delegation activities, develops and provides staff training, evaluates clinical competencies, monitors compliance with licensing requirements, and promotes quality care and client safety throughout the program.

This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

• Develops, coordinates, and conducts orientation and ongoing clinical education and competency-based training programs for all MEIHSS staff, Home Care Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants, Community Health Representatives, caregivers, and licensed nursing personnel.
• Coordinates, supports, and monitors nurse delegation activities in accordance with Washington State Nurse Delegation laws and regulations, including delegation assessments, supervisory visits, and competency validation.
• Conducts competency evaluations, skills validations, field observations, and performance assessments through scheduled and unscheduled home visits to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.
• Performs skilled nursing services within the Registered Nurse scope of practice, including comprehensive nursing assessments, required 90-day RN visits, medication management, medication organizer (med box) preparation, injections, Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM/Libre) placement, wound care, compression therapy, and other physician-ordered nursing treatments.
• Assists Nursing Supervisor with audits clinical records, nursing assessments, care plans, and medication records as needed. Reviews nurse delegation documentation, and other clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations and program standards.
• Reviews, monitors, and evaluates individualized care plans, medication administration practices, delegates nursing tasks, and client outcomes to ensure safe, effective, and person-centered care.
• Monitors compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations, Home Care Aide requirements, licensing standards, Tribal policies, and other applicable federal, state, and Tribal regulations.
• Assists with preparation for licensing reviews, audits, surveys, investigations, and accreditation activities, including implementation of corrective actions when necessary.
• Identifies educational needs and develops training programs, corrective action plans, quality improvement initiatives, and competency-based educational materials.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, consultation, and clinical support to caregivers, nursing staff, supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members to promote professional development and high-quality client care.
• Participates in investigations, clinical incidents, medication errors, falls, infections, adverse events, complaints, and other quality assurance concerns, and recommends appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and improve client care.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, including data collection, trend analysis, performance monitoring, and outcome reporting.
• Assists in the development, implementation, review, and revision of clinical policies, procedures, protocols, forms, and educational resources.
• Monitors staff compliance with mandatory certifications, continuing education requirements, competency assessments, delegated nursing requirements, and other clinical training standards.
• Provides consultation regarding infection prevention,…