Clinical Educator - Home Care

Job Overview

Location Detail: MMH-8 Keynote Drive (10628).
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 40,000 Hartford Health Care colleagues come to work with one thing in common:
Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.
We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees and serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

• Collaborates with Director of Quality and Performance Improvement to implement effective ongoing educational programs.
• Identifies knowledge deficits in Agency clinical and management staff and ensures that quarterly education plan is focused to address those knowledge gaps.
• Performs ongoing orientation and education for clinical staff and participates in ongoing staff development programs.
• Establishes and monitors procedures for clinical education and evaluation.
• Develops and administers clinical competencies.
• Develops and advises on instructional materials to include: plans, objectives, audiovisual aids, activities and evaluation plan tools.
• Works with clinical management to identify teaching and learning needs.
• Advises clinicians and team leaders on staff performance improvement.
• Works with Clinical Managers to develop new staff in the areas of case management, documentation for quality, justification for services and reimbursement in accordance with Agency policy, regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Maintains knowledge of Best Practices and works with Clinical Systems Coordinator to ensure pathway direct clinician toward Best Practice implementation.
• Establishes and maintains systematic processes for review of educational material to ensure content aligns with PQI, Best Practices guidelines, and Policies/Procedures.
• Reviews and approves all presentations for meeting agency, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Schedules and assigns teaching to ensure staff meet mandatory twelve (12) hours/year in-service hours.
• Ensures reliability of data used to measure patient outcomes and support care decisions.
• Incorporate Oasis into educational materials and presentations when appropriate.
• Ensure that educational content is supported in pathways and care directives.
• Orients new staff to Oasis assessment techniques and data collection.
• Actively participates in appropriate Agency committees and works with clinicians across all shifts and sites.
• Implements an effective training program for end users upon implementation of new clinical software.
• Provides annual staff education on Infection Control Health and Safety.

• Performs other duties as necessary to support the Mission and Philosophy of the Agency.
• Ensures own professional development through participation in educational seminars.

Knowledge of state, federal and accreditation regulations governing the delivery of home health and hospice care. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Capable of implementing agency goals and direction. Knowledge of Community Health, Home Care Principles and agency Policies and Procedures.

Associates degree in Nursing from an NLN approved school required. Bachelor’s degree in Health Care, or Nursing preferred.

One (1) years full‑time home health care experience preferred. Formal and informed experience teaching.

Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Possession of an individual malpractice insurance policy. OASIS Certification required (COS‑C).

With locations around the state, Hartford Health Care offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues— we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care