Hospice Educator RN

Position Summary

Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Organization’s Hospice orientation and education programs.

$83,200 - $104,000 per year

• Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the Hospice orientation programs, making appropriate recommendations and/or revisions.
• Serves as a clinical resource for all Hospice field staff and preceptors offering direction, consultation and orientation to new procedures and equipment as the need arises.
• Performs on-site support and orientation to all Hospice field staff concerning general skill competency based on individual position descriptions.
• Assists the Quality & Compliance Officer and /or Hospice Clinical Director in identifying and meeting the needs for ongoing educational programs, based on the learning needs assessment and other internal indicators.
• Participates in providing direct Hospice staff training in the office and in patient’s homes utilizing innovative techniques to disseminate information to staff and ensure staff competency.
• Serves as a resource to Hospice staff in planning educational programs.
• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions independently recognizes complex situations and is able to identify key or underlying issues for problem resolution.
• Adheres to professional standards of practice and Hospice policies and procedures that reflect quality care and supports reimbursement.
• Attends educational programs and in-services to meet Hospice service needs and to develop professional growth.
• Participates in Hospice and other related committees as requested.
• Upholds the compliance objectives and policies and procedures of the Foundation and Subsidiaries.

• RN with Bachelor of Science in nursing or related field preferred.
• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

• Minimum of 2 years of Hospice nursing experience required.
• Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospice required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an educational role preferred.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of education programs for health care professionals preferred.
• CHPN certification preferred

• Hospice certification preparation and test reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee Assistance plan (EAP)
• 401K
• Life and Disability insurance plans
• Medical and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Generous PTO and Holiday time. Competitive compensation paid bi-weekly with reimbursement for mileage. Benefits are available for schedules of 20 hours or more, per week, and pro-rated.