Staff Educator, RN

Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah.And due to the above, Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals.

The Clinical Educator works with Avow’s management staff to address concerns/problems associated

with the delivery of clinical services. The Clinical Educator will actively participate in the orientation of

new clinical staff to include nursing, CNA’s, Social Worker and Pastoral/Chaplain Staff, ensuring

orientation processes meet all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct staff on their responsibility in following the Compliance and Ethics Program.
• Detect non-compliance and follow up as appropriate.

Job Duties:

• Oversees the internal Staff Education Department.
• Conducts needs analysis study with staff at least every two years.
• Complies data and analyzes past and current year training requirements to prepare budgets and justify funds requested.
• Develops the education objectives and ensures objectives are achieved annually.
• Develop, implement and evaluate educational programs to ensure staff demonstrates clinical competency, professional development, knowledge about hospice and palliative care, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in the area of clinical skills required for Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff.
• Complete joint visits with nursing staff to increase technical skill set and to facilitate transition from novice to expert hospice RN/LPN.
• Develops, implements and evaluates continuing education programs, curriculums for orientation and ongoing professional development of clinical staff that meet and/or exceed national standards for continuing education requirements while ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory agencies.
• Trains assigned instructors and supervisory personnel in effective techniques for training, such as new employee’s, orientation, on the job training (OJT), sales techniques, health and safety practices, management development, and adaptations to changes in policies, procedures, and technologies.
• Researches and recommends outside consultants and trainers to conduct specialized training topics.
• Establish and manage preceptor programs with universities and colleges and provide orientation for students as needed.
• Collaborate with the hospice leadership to coordinate new employee orientations.
• Develop and monitor competencies in conjunction with discipline specific managers.
• Prepare and maintain statistical reports to evaluate presenters and topics of in-services.
• Develop and maintain training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluating procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
• Serves on organizational committees as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the Safety Officer on issues regarding infection control and safety topics.
• Provides information to CE Broker to obtain approval for CEU offerings for internal/external education.
• Provide direct patient care by assuming a case load as needed/requested by the Chief Clinical Officer or CEO.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly tracking of activities utilizing standardized processes.
• Develop patient education materials.
• Coordinate FIT testing, employee health screenings and employee health needs in collaboration with clinical teams on an ongoing basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Values:

Innovation:

We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations.

Integrity:

We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the well-being of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.

Collaboration:

We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working hand-in-hand with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.

Celebration:

We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.

Education:

We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we can play at the end of life.

Job Requirements

Computer Skills:

Knowledge of basic typing skills, data entry and word processing software. Database software and

general knowledge of e-mail is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent teaching experience. Previous

educational experience required. Must have practiced within the last five years in the scope of RN.

Language Skills:

Basic communication skills of reading, writing and speaking in English.

Mathematical Skills:

Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an

extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract

and concrete variables.

functions

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Current, valid Florida RN license

CHPN preferred or required within two years

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this

job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to

stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is

occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The

employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this

job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to

adjust focus.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Field work involves driving which may include nighttime hours. Must be comfortable driving in traffic and varying weather conditions

Compensation and Benefits:

This is only a summary of our employee benefits; it is subject to change.

• Medical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP w/HSA
• Supplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid)
• Long term care insurance (company paid)
• Retirement savings plan (TSA/403(b) matching program)
• Short and long term disability insurance (company paid)
• LegalShield (identity protection and more)
• Bereavement leave for family and pets
• Direct deposit
• Credit union availability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• In-house continuing education opportunities
• Discounted membership at local area Fitness Center
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other employer-sponsored activities