Description
Join Our Team: Quality Nurse Educator
Compensation: Minimum starting salary of $95,000
About Us: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is more than just a healthcare provider; we're a community-focused, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of central Vermonters. We deliver exceptional home health and hospice care to individuals of all backgrounds, ensuring access to high-quality services regardless of financial circumstances. Committed to holistic care, we offer a range of health promotion, long-term care, and maternal-and-child health services, aiming to enrich the lives of our community members at every stage.
Who We're Seeking: Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch care and training in a home healthcare setting? Join us as a Quality Nurse Educator and play a pivotal role in guiding and enhancing the skills of our clinical staff. In this position, you’ll oversee both orientation and ongoing training, ensuring our team delivers safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care to patients.
Your Responsibilities: As a member of our dedicated team, you'll:
- Oversee and Manage Clinical Training: Lead the clinical preceptor program, ensuring competency checklists and training materials are up-to-date with homecare and hospice standards and regulatory requirements. Provide one-on-one orientation for new clinicians in collaboration with the Clinical Managers and serve as an in-house consultant for clinical teams.
- Assess and Enhance Competency: Evaluate and address learning needs, design tailored learning experiences and monitor the effectiveness of training programs. Perform home visits and assess staff readiness for patient care assignments, focusing on best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Educational Support and Collaboration: Develop and provide educational tools and resources, including agency procedures and patient materials. Collaborate with Clinical Managers on ongoing education, manage in-service scheduling, and communicate with external organizations for continuing education and training.
- Quality Improvement and Troubleshooting: Conduct chart audits, offer recommendations for documentation improvements, and work with the IT Department to resolve clinical information system issues. Coordinate staff education and quality initiatives to enhance clinical practice and compliance.
Why Join Us: We offer more than just a job; we provide a fulfilling career with exceptional benefits:
- 28 days combined time off in your first year for a healthy work-life balance.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance to support your professional growth.
- Supportive environment with guidance from our office staff and management team.
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness programs to ease financial burdens.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including group health, dental, and life insurance, as well as short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for long-term financial security.
- Discounts at local vendors to enjoy perks beyond work.
Requirements:
- VT Licensed BSN required, Masters preferred
- Minimum two years clinical nursing experience
- Experience in home care and/or case management in a home care setting preferred
- Experience teaching adults in a clinical setting desired
Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and making a positive impact in the lives of others, we want to hear from you. Join our team at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice and embark on a rewarding journey where your skills and compassion truly matter. Apply now and be a part of something meaningful.
CVHHH is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
