Job Details

Empath Health is currently seeking a Clinical Education Specialist to join our team.

The Clinical Education Specialist is responsible for the training and professional development process for clinical colleagues and the dissemination of best practices across all clinical programs. 

• Employs principles of adult learning to foster development of colleagues.
• Collaborates with other departments to perform needs assessment to support the design, development, and delivery of educational activities.
• Evaluate effectiveness of educational activities.
• Serves as a resource for questions/topics related to topics of current clinical practice.
• Educate new or transferring clinical colleagues or professional volunteers through assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation (competency) and integration into practice.
• Develop, maintain and routinely update written and e-learning resources for staff, volunteers, professional partners/lay community and patient and families as assigned.
• Facilitates processes to assure final competency review is completed by manager or designated team member.
• Consistently meet all regulatory requirements for training including: CE Broker curriculum tables, Medicare CoPs training requirements, AHCA training regulations, OSHA training requirements and DOEA (Alzheimer’s).
• Maintain skills in area of practice and assume responsibility for own continuing professional development by identifying own learning needs, seeking direction and participating in learning activities to keep current and maintain expertise.
  • Maintains clinical expertise by attending all new classes or completing any required competencies.
  • Maintains knowledge of all compliance and Joint Commission regulations.
  • Maintains ability to facilitate and lead projects.
  • Maintains ability to coach individuals regarding performance.
  • Maintains ability to create and teach courses as needed (online or in person classroom).
  • Maintains expert knowledge of myUnity EMR
  • Assists in development of implementation plans working with program leadership
  • Implements rollouts working with areas assigned to assure processes and guidelines followed.
  • Assumes responsibility for own continuing professional development

Position Requirements:

• Education: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; BSN or MSW strongly preferred, Masters preferred.
• At least two (2) years discipline specific experience in home health care preferred
• At least two (2) years experience as a clinical preceptor, mentor or instructor
• Strong and current nursing clinical skills required.
• Expertise in home health, case management, hospice/palliative care, pain and symptom management preferred
• Computer expertise and EMR documentation expertise, including an understanding of critical thinking and care planning processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical guidelines, policies and procedures and pertinent State and Federal Rules and Regulations and Joint Commission standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills, small group facilitation skills, training skills, communication skills and writing and time management skills.
• Flexible for some evening and weekend shifts as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in their employee file.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!