Registered Nurse - Director of Education and Staff Development
Location: Madison Heights Michigan
Description: Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring Registered Nurse - Director of Education and Staff Development right now, this vacancy will be placed in Michigan. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a full-time Director of Education and Staff Development (RN)! to join our team of professionals serving our Madison Heights, Michigan office. We make a difference every day to patients and families coping with end of life illness in creating a center of excellence in hospice care.
This leadership position is responsible for assessing, trending and driving all site orientation, education and competency validation activities. Coordinating with local and national leadership ensures regulatory compliance and positive patient care outcomes through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational initiatives which enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes among hospice professionals. This position requires bedside training to ensure educational needs identification, competency and to maintain professional expertise.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Based on the site’s needs assessment and regulatory requirements, develops and directs the implementation of a well-designed educational program that will enhance the! quality of care, promote regulatory compliance and honor pati! ent rights.
a. Assesses educational needs of site’s staff by referencing quality assessment data including Adverse Event trending reports, documentation audit reports and survey results to define priorities.
b. Assesses individual staff needs through the distribution of an annual, discipline specific educational needs survey. Analyzes the results to determine the greatest needs in light of other identified needs.
c. Assesses individual learning needs by assessing and validating staff competency. Assumes all responsibilities defined in the Staff Development Specialist role including the following:
i. Participates in the interview process for all new clinical staff
ii. Does joint visits with staff to provide bedside teaching and initial competency validation in patient assessment, documentation and skills.
2. Supports and assists the site’s team leadership in the ongoing evaluation regarding the educational needs of ne! w employees during their early months of employment.
3. Collaborates with site team leadership and directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new employee orientation and the ongoing education of clinical staff. Identifies competent staff members who will serve as mentors for staff. Directs and supervises site Staff Development Specialists. Ensures that orientation complies with standards set forth by the Vice President, Education and Clinical Informatics.
4. Working with the site leadership team and the Regional Director of Compliance, develops, coordinates and participates in a multifaceted educational and training program which focuses on the elements of the compliance program and seeks to ensure that all relevant employees and management are knowledgeable and compliant with pertinent federal and state laws.
5. Working with the site leadership team and the Regional Directors of Quality, develops, coordinates and implements training! programs which affect quality patient care and positive patient and fa! mily outcomes.
6. Evaluates and enhances educational programming in order to ensure continued appropriateness, relevance and consistency with current standards of care.
7. Helps to ensure clean, comprehensive EMR data entry to substantiate hospice eligibility by directing, facilitating and/or providing electronic documentation education at new employee orientation and when systems change or are upgraded.
8. Working with site Leadership team and the National Director of Clinical Ops, directs implements and assists in the provision of in-service education and job-related training.
9. Working with site leadership team coordinates clinical experiences for students in the healthcare field to assist academic providers enhance student education in end of life care.
10. May perform other duties as assigned.
11. Works with site’s leadership team to plan hospice education for hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities,! long term acute care facilities and other venues for the purpose of improving quality end of life care through education as required by Medicare. Under the Direction of the Lead Nurse Planner and the National Director of Education, facilitates the coordination and implementation of Continuing Education programming:
a. Assists with the development and review of programming to determine and ensure that programs enhance knowledge within the profession and are relevant and current.
b. Maintains documentation and records according to ANCC, ASWB, NAB and state board continuing education standards consistent with Seasons protocol.
12. Directs, coordinates and assists as needed with the provision of interval staff competency assessment and remedial training in collaboration with the site’s CD, TD and Staff Development Specialists.
13. Collaborates with site’s team leadership to oversee the utilization of funds allocated to the educational bu! dget.
14. Enhances personal knowledge and skills by participat! ing in ongoing educational opportunities
15. May assist proximal Seasons offices with staff orientation and training as the need arises.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Registered Nurse, currently licensed in the states in which they are assigned. BSN preferred.
2. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPN) and Nursing Professional Development (RN-BC) certification preferred. CHPN required within one year of start date in this position. Ability to identify, prioritize, coordinate and implement educational activities for all hospice disciplines.
3. Hospice management and supervisory experience preferred.
4. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements preferred.
5. Experience in the state survey process preferred. Knowledge of the Joint Commission accreditation process preferred.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; computer literate including demonstrated ability with us! e of Outlook for e-mail and Calendar management, Word, Excel, and Power Point development.
7. Excellent personal, administrative and organizational skills.
8. Demonstrated commitment to Seasons Hospice philosophy of care, values, vision and mission statements and is an exemplary role model for staff.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:53:12 GMT
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