Clinical Leadership Trainer - Travel

Job Details

Job Location:

West Des Moines, IA 50266

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage : 100%
Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Health Care

• Works with the senior leadership team to develop an effective training and development plan for clinical leaders.
• Maintains and updates the clinical leadership training plan as necessary.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of clinical leadership roles.
• Keeps abreast of organizational and regulatory changes to ensure all clinical leaders are thoroughly trained and compliant.
• Collaborates with other departments in the organization to ensure the clinical leaders have a thorough understanding of all departmental functions.
• Works onsite with regional clinical leadership as determined necessary to ensure the clinical leader is sufficiently equipped and demonstrates a thorough understanding of organizational, regulatory, and management requirements prior to leading and managing independently.
• Meets with all new clinical leaders (at a cadence of weekly, minimum-remote) to determine progress and provide training.
• Is available to offer assistance or additional training as needed for clinical leaders who require performance improvement.
• Collaborates with regional leadership on any performance improvement needs for clinical leaders.

• Must have current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state(s) of practice. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least three years of hospice experience required.
• At least three years of clinical staff leadership experience including training and development required.
• Ability to pass DHS background study. If Driving:
  Valid State Driver’s License, automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

• Ability to evaluate staff and create individual development plans required.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and basic math skills required.
• Has a thorough understanding of all CHAP and Medicare requirements for hospice.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize, while managing competing priorities, required.
• Ability to effectively comprehend and utilize an electronic health record required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and concisely document training plans within established time frames.
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing competence in nursing skills per St. Croix Hospice competency checklist required.
• Self-directing with the ability to exercise independent judgment and work with little direct supervision.
• Proficient in the English language. Able to read, speak, and write English in a clear and concise manner required.
• Understands hospice philosophy, secure with issues of death/dying. Comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Displays empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Provides a calm demeanor when communicating with patients and caregivers.