Hospice Field Educator

Under general supervision functions as a consultant, educator, and expert nursing practitioner. Serves as organizational resource to ensure evidence-based practice, at Gilchrist. Is accountable for supporting field-based staff and nursing leaders in resolving complex RN clinical practice issues.

Education

BSN preferred

Experience

At least two (2) years’ experience as an RN in relevant clinical area. Supervisory experience

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of nursing theory, practice and education
• Advanced skill in nursing procedures and development of sound educational programs
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple departments and people across various areas of the organization.
• Exceptional organization skills and ability to develop and evaluate educational programs, resolve complex patient care problems and coordination of the care for the elder patients, serious illness patients, and hospice patients.
• Advanced skills in translating best practices and clinical knowledge into useful and applicable information and skills in the care of patients and families

Licensures, Certifications

• Current Maryland Registered Nurse license, CHPN preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety (90) percent of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty (50) percent of work time.

Working Conditions

• Works in classroom, office or patient care areas with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature
• Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Expert Practitioner

• Teaches and coaches the Nurses and Hospice aides in best practices for excellent patient and family care.
• Best practice specialist on nursing skills for the seriously ill, palliative, geriatric, and hospice patients.

• Ensures the establishment, interpretation, and maintenance of clinical reference tools and standard works for hospice aides, registered nurses, and LPNs.
• Works collaboratively with multiple clinical leaders on interpretation of regulations, accreditation standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge set or ability to gain extensive knowledge to guide best practice on wound care and other specialized care.

Educational

• Supports the Education Specialist in the clinical documentation skills content for the nursing orientation
• Leads annual nurse training of documentation skills through collaboration with clinical operations leaders and quality department partners.
•  Identifies on-going nursing educational needs through assessment of practice during ad-hoc field visits, reviews and communicates opportunities for enhancing our orientation and on-going educational programs to the Education Specialist,  

Team managers, and Directors of Community Programs and Partnerships.

• Participates in formal and informal education programs in area of expertise throughout the organization.  Member of

Education Committee, with lead duties for some of the Learning Forum events.

• Acts as a preceptor for nursing students and/or collaborates with local nursing programs to facilitate end of life education to the nursing student community.
• Supports content development and presentation at organizational meetings, Nurse, Hospice Aide meetings, and

others as assigned

• Develops content and provides support for annual nursing and hospice aide competency assessment at skills festival

Leadership

• Participates in, and collaborates with, professional organizations and community outreach activities as needed.
• Serves on organizational and system wide committees and project teams as assigned.
• Collaborates with multiple leaders in a variety of departments across the organization.
• Leads accreditation activities for organizational committees (medication management and infection control)
• Works collaboratively with Clinical leads (hospice,) to educate, disseminate, and facilitate new EPIC nursing workflows, policies, and procedures.

Research and Quality Improvement

• Interprets and implements research findings into the clinical practice setting as appropriate
• May assists in the testing and dissemination of improvement changes
• Regularly attends local and national educational events, health policy events, and conferences relevant to scope of

work to disseminate best practices to frontline staff

Performance Improvement

• May Chair and/or participate in a variety of education and clinical committees as well as plan and facilitate the introduction of new therapeutic interventions.
• Serves a case reviewer and liaison for nursing staff in the setting of learning forum, process improvement, and RCA, ACA events.
• Leads, facilitates, and/or participates in Process Improvement Teams
• Participates in clinical policy and procedure development and dissemination.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations

• Actively pursues learning and self-development

• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others

• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them

• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties

• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team

• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way

• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions

• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment

• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment

• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services

• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles

• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$67,599.08 - $116,026.82

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.