Education Specialist, RN - Hospice - Hospice
Company: Halifax Health
Location: Port Orange
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Education Specialist, RN - HospiceOverview
Halifax Health - Hospice is seeking an RN Education/Quality
Improvement Specialist.
Summary
The Education Specialist is responsible for coordinating the
education and training of all employees of Hospice of Volusia/
Flagler, as well as presenting special educational offerings to
outside entities. Interacts closely with members of the HHMC
educational department, other hospices, and community members.
Job Qualifications
* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.
* RN in the state of Florida.
* A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in hospice or a
related field.
* Previous experience in an education position highly desired.
* Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
* Ability to impart information in the appropriate manner for adult
learners with varied educational backgrounds.
* Organized, flexible, and innovative.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
* Conducts, coordinates, and evaluates orientation to hospice for
all new employees on a monthly basis
* Presents relevant information to different disciplines regarding
hospice philosophy and operations.
* Revises orientation program as needed to address changing
conditions
* Assists in the development and/or offering of educational
programs relevant to the needs of all disciplines
* Determines clinical and operational learning needs using feedback
from employees and customers
* Conducts annual skills competency workshops with nursing and
hospice aide staff
* Evaluates staff for competencies relevant to their job
responsibilities, and provides remedial education when competency
not demonstrated
* Assists in the review of current policies and procedures; makes
recommendations for revisions as identified through Quality
Improvement, safety, and educational activities
* Clinical policy and procedure manual is updated annually and as
needed throughout the year. Changes are communicated to staff, and
meet the needs of employees
* Attends meetings and continuing education programs for personal
growth and to obtain information for further educational offerings
to staff
* Educational programs reflect current research and best
practices
* Works closely with mentor and preceptors to assure new staff
receive optimal orientation to clinical positions
* Conducts meetings with preceptors periodically to ensure that
consistent information is being delivered, that meets the goals of
the organization
Keywords: Halifax Health, Port Orange , Education Specialist, RN - Hospice - Hospice, Education / Teaching , Port Orange, Florida
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