Hospice of Washington Co Hospice Field Educator

Under general supervision functions as a consultant, educator, and expert nursing practitioner. Serves as organizational resource to ensure evidence-based practice,  accountable for supporting field-based staff and nursing leaders in resolving complex RN clinical practice issues.

EducationBSN preferred

Experience

At least two (2) years’ experience as an RN in relevant clinical area. Supervisory experience

Skills

Advanced knowledge of nursing theory, practice and education

Advanced skill in nursing procedures and development of sound educational programs

Exceptional 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 families

Licensures, Certifications Current Maryland Registered Nurse license, CHPN preferred

Physical Requirements Ability 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 Conditions Works in classroom, office or patient care areas with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature

Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases

Conditions of Employment Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Expert Practitioner Teaches 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.

Educational Supports the Education Specialist in the clinical documentation skills content for the nursing orientation

Leads 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 of Education 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 assigned

Develops content and provides support for annual nursing and hospice aide competency assessment at skills festival

Leadership

Participates 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 Improvement Interprets and implements research findings into the clinical practice setting as appropriate

May assists in the testing and dissemination of improvement changes

Regularly attends local and national educational events, health policy events, and conferences relevant to scope ofwork to disseminate best practices to frontline staff

Performance Improvement May Chair and/or participate in a variety of education and clinical…