Hospice Staff Educator RN

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Hospice orientation programs.
• Serve as a clinical resource for Hospice field staff and preceptors, providing direction and consultation on new procedures and equipment.
• Perform on-site support and orientation to field staff regarding general skill competency.
• Partner with the Quality & Compliance Officer and Hospice Clinical Director to identify and meet ongoing educational needs.
• Provide direct staff training in the office and in patient homes using innovative dissemination techniques.
• Adhere to professional standards of practice, Hospice policies, and procedures to support quality care and reimbursement.
• Participate in Hospice and related committees as requested.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Valid Massachusetts nursing license.
• Minimum of 2 years of Hospice nursing experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an educational role.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating education programs for healthcare professionals.
• CHPN certification.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($83,200 - $104,000 per year based on experience).
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401K and life/disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and Hospice certification preparation/test reimbursement.
• Generous PTO and holiday time.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Mileage reimbursement.

About the Company

VNA Care is one of the Commonwealth's largest home health and hospice providers, serving more than 200 communities in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. As a nonprofit organization, we provide a full range of home health, palliative, hospice, and private care services. We focus on promoting the health and wellbeing of patients and families by providing high-quality, cost-effective care in homes, assisted living facilities, and other community settings.