Position Summary: The Clinical Educator and/or Preceptor guides the training, education, and evaluation of the clinical and patient care staff. They also work with Agency management to establish professional education goals and metrics. This position will collaborate with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for specialized patients. They will perform direct specialty nursing services to patients as required, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides educational leadership to patients, clinicians, and patient care staff to enhance specialized patient care within the Agency.
• Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.
• Manage branch as part of a team of other clinical managers.
• Provides direct specialized nursing services to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols.
• Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidence-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource to ensure quality patient care.
• Ensuring ongoing oversight of the agency’s quality management system.
• Evaluating services and programs.
• Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
• Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipments, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Regularly attends unit conferences and makes recommendations for improvement in patient care via the patient care conference and unit conference.
• Advanced Home Health Job Description/Evaluation.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and unit conferences.
• Monitors staff education and professional outreach program offerings. Recommends direction and program focus.

COMMUNICATION:

• Establishing and maintaining effective open channels of communication. Fosters a no-blame culture that encourages reporting of safety and quality of services issues.
• Establishing and maintaining a resource pool of health professionals, current health care information, and media and material resources to assist and support staff education.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate's degree in Nursing; or master’s degree in health care or related field preferred.

2. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of California. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel.

3. At least three to five years of experience in home health care preferably in home health care management and at least one year of supervisory experience in home health care or health related programs.

4. Knowledge of current Joint Commission policy as well as state and federal legislature relating to Home Health.

5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Demonstrated an ability to supervise and direct professional and clinical personnel.

2. Ability to function independently, attend to detail, work under pressure, and prioritize multiple projects.

3. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.

**Salary range includes total compensation package, including benefits, PTO, paid holidays, 401k match, and clinical continuing education**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LVN License (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: On the road