Nurse Educator - Full Time

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience (hospice preferred)
• Previous experience in staff education, training, or leadership preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of clinical practices, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
• Excellent teaching, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Ability to analyze data and implement performance improvement strategies
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Work Environment & Expectations

• May require travel for patient visits, training, and community outreach
• Participation in on-call rotation as assigned
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment

Professional Development

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional organizations
• Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement programs

Job Responsibilities: 

Clinical Education & Competency Management

• Develops, implements, and monitors clinical training and competency programs.
• Coordinates and delivers onboarding, orientation, and initial training for new hires.
• Ensures completion and accuracy of initial and annual competencies in accordance with organizational policies.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts in-service education programs.
• Coordinates training logistics including EMR systems, orientation materials, and clinical supplies.

Staff Development & Clinical Support

• Acts as a clinical resource for staff regarding procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Collaborates with Clinical Managers to promote effective orientation and ongoing education programs.
• Identifies skill gaps and supports annual competency development through targeted training.
• Maintains current nursing knowledge through continuing education and professional development activities.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Conducts chart audits, clinical documentation reviews, and compliance monitoring.
• Provides training on documentation standards and electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Monitors infection control, safety, and risk management practices.

Clinical Operations Support

• Assists with patient visits as needed.
• Participates in administrative and clinical on-call rotation.
• Supports intake processes, including obtaining orders and reviewing referrals.
• Reviews schedules to identify missed or uninitiated visits.
• Collaborates with clinical team to ensure accurate documentation.
• Tracks supply to maintain adequate inventory.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Communication.

• Participates in care conferences and ensures compliance with agency and CMS regulations.
• Communicates effectively with on-call staff regarding scheduling and patient needs.

Community & Patient Engagement

• Assists with community education initiatives and outreach efforts.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with patients, families, and referral sources.
• Promotes the organization as a high-quality provider of hospice services.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and assists patients in accessing services when needed

Other duties as assigned by Executive Director or designee.