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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Onsite
The Clinical Educator (CE) provides education and training to assigned clinicians at new hire and as needed for current staff. The Clinical Educator will follow up with newly trained staff to ensure and validate training and education is implemented accordingly. In this role, you will report to the Director of Nursing/Director of Patient Care Services.
Responsible for mentoring, educating and evaluating a group of qualified clinicians and caregivers
Conducts training classes on a regular bases for the following but not limited: new hire orientation, skill advancement, aide training, newly implemented clinical process and re-education as needed
Responsible for initial education and on-going mentorship of new clinical staff
Assists clinical team in achieving goals as assigned regarding outcomes, productivity, re-hospitalization, and QAPI and care coordination
Participates in in-service programs, supervising and teaching other nursing personnel
Participates in activities relative to the provision of professional services to an assigned group of patients as applicable/assigned
Acts as back-up and additional support for all Clinical Leadership functions as needed
Provides direct patient care and all case management functions per policy when necessary
Provides all care in accordance with the Plan of Care
Assists to ensure that all staff providing care maintain professional standards of community nursing practice
Maintains and adheres to agency procedure and patient care policy standards
Assists in overall coordination of patient care services for an assigned group of patients in association with clinical team
Educates field staff to ensure all case management is provided as described in state regulations
Assists with education and implementation of processes for case assignments and case management
Assists to educate appropriate staff about home health statutes and administrative rules
Assists with installation of improved work methods and procedures to ensure achievement of objectives of the Agency
Performs competencies and core competencies. Educates as applicable to ensure optimal success by field staff
Viewed as an expert clinical resource to a group of clinicians
Assists in oversight clinically of: making patient and personnel assignments, coordinating patient care, coordinating referrals, assuring that patient needs are continually assessed, and assuring the development, implementation, and update of the individualized care plan
Informs clinical staff as assigned regarding policies/processes of the Agency
Reports/assists the regarding changes that might affect the clinical operations of the location
Performs coordination as assigned during emergency situations and understands the Emergency Plan
Maintains confidentiality of agency, employee, and patient matters
Responsible for clinical orientation of new staff prior to patient contact
Assists in development and administration of on-going continued education efforts
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested
Collaborates with the QA staff on review of clinical documentation and educates staff to proper documentation to meet regulatory and billing requirements
Assists with staff performance appraisals
Educates field staff to billing processes as applicable from clinical perspective
Attains annual goals as established by Clinical Leadership in the annual performance evaluation
Maintains balance between field time and in-office time as directed by the Clinical Leadership to ensure all responsibilities are met
Submits documentation within required timeframes
Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical Leadership
Excellent computer skills including current devices and programs being utilized in the field
Known as a clinical field resource for clinical tasks and critical thinking projects
Possesses a commitment to be available during scheduled orientation dates
Demonstrates knowledge, comprehension, and compliance with all state and federal laws, rules, regulations and agency policies and procedures. If agency is accredited, understands the accreditation standards
Able to work and communicate with a diverse group of clinicians and communicate to all levels of local authority
Maintains all HR requirements, competencies, professional continuing education, and any other required items
Desire to coach, guide and empower orientee to achieve optimum success
Ability to work in a fast-paced challenging environment with time demands and shifting priorities
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent time management skills to plan, organize, implement and evaluate the orientee(s) successfully
Self-directed and shows interest in new experiences
Able to take on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays as assigned, if applicable
Minimum of three to five years of clinical experience of which at least two years are home health experience with an excellent understanding of clinical processes and procedures
Solid understanding of all OASIS questions and interpretations as stated in Chapter 3 of the OASIS Implementation Manual
Successful experience in a mentoring/coaching role(s) (preferred). Possesses desire to work with and teach new employees
Possesses clear professional license, background screen and fingerprint card, if applicable
Cannot have any verbal/written discipline actions within the last six months - one year if hired internally
You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your ability to do the job. However, you should disclose any physical or mental impairment for which special arrangements or accommodations are needed to enable you to perform the essential functions of the job. Your description of any impairment and suggestions for reasonable accommodations will be considered in providing reasonable accommodations. The duties and responsibilities herein describe the general nature and level of work required. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required to meet requirements for this position.
FLSA Status: Exempt
EEO Status: Administrative Support Workers
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
401(k)
Referral Program
Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 / salary
Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.
