• Assesses the learning needs within the organization in order to plan, organize, coordinate and participate in development of orientation and on-going professional development programs to meet identified education needs of clinical staff and students
• Manages the clinical internship program with local colleges, co-op assignments including the completion of intern orientation, key contact for school and management contact
• Manages team of clinical educators
• Oversees ongoing annual competency development
• Identifies yearly goals for the education department and staff educators
• Provides support and leadership for the staff educators ensuring success within their roles
• Assists with development of specialized training programs for new projects and programs to support organizational growth
• Demonstrates clinical and professional leadership by promoting use of research and evidence-based practice
• Maintains and develops ongoing educational networking with related professional schools, institutions and organizations including student placements
• Ensures that the educational curriculum meets or exceeds state, federal accreditation and certification requirements
• Consistently apply the HopeHealth values in all aspects of work, complying with established mission, policies, procedures and objectives in quality assurance, safety, environment, infection control and HIPAA compliance.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Nursing required; Masters preferred; (CHPN achievable; preferred.)
• Five (5) years healthcare experience with in-depth clinical knowledge to include a minimum of two years nursing experience in a Home Care/Hospice setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with others in problem solving. Effective organizational skills.
• Manager/Supervisor experience.
• Knowledge of adult learning concepts.
• Knowledgeable in principles and evidence-based practice for hospice and palliative care; federal, state, and regulatory policy and procedures; curriculum design; performance and resource development; team development.
• Skills/Abilities that demonstrate experience and understanding of adult learning; practice organizational management principles, exhibit evaluation skills; demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills; conveys computer and media knowledge; able to work collaboratively with all departments, analysis, synthesis and implementation/program planning skills.
• Active Rhode Island and Massachusetts license in Nursing. (or able to obtain)

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits
• Company matched retirement plan
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company provided life insurance

HopeHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer