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Job Profile Summary
Directs, coordinates, implements, teaches, and evaluates the educational activities for organizational training, development, and continuing education programs which facilitate professional development and customer satisfaction for Associates and physicians, ensures competent staff and compliance with regulatory agencies. Serves as a consultant in development of educational programs for patients, the community, and affiliating educational institutions. Coordinates with strategic management decisions to promote through education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. BCLS Instructor certification.
3. Must possess valid WV or neighboring state driver's license and must maintain WV or neighboring state minimum auto insurance
EXPERINECE:
1. Five years' nursing experience.
2. Two years' experience as an effective educator/teacher.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
EXPERINECE:
1. Home Care/ experience preferred.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Coordinates, develops, maintains, and distributes current information on educational resources available by flyers, mailings, computers, and individual memo.
2. Provides feedback to managers regarding evaluation of educational process through written and verbal communication.
3. Communicates effectively with all members of the Health Care team.
4. Develops and supervises systems for assessment and prioritization of educational needs per Educational Needs Assessment Policy and Procedure.
5. Formulates or obtains goals and objectives for programs in accordance with the goals and objectives of the individuals and/or department.
6. Coordinates, plans, prepares, implements, and evaluates programs per Educational Program Standard.
7. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in the delivery of educational services as related to the / department.
8. Responsible for collaborating with the health care providers in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient education. Responsible for monitoring patient education documentation for improving organizational performance.
9. Responsible for ensuring that associates have completed orientation requirements, as being competent to provide quality care, and have the knowledge and skills needed to complete all job requirements. Assists the Education Department in identifying and coordinating education programs based on competencies.
10. Coordinates, plans, prepares, and implements required educational training for / (e.g., defensive driving every 2 years, etc.)
11. Maintains departmental operations in an organized manner.
12. Develops and maintains good interpersonal relationships with medical staff, department managers, associates, and administration for planning and implementation of programs.
13. Performs the functions of the RN as it relates to this important function.
14. Utilizes the nursing process and multi-disciplinary team approach to develop and implement educational programs and other appropriate patient care services.
15. Develops and maintains a good working rapport with interdepartmental associates, as well as other associates within the facility to assure that the department services and activities can be properly maintained.
16. Works with medical staff, administration, and department manager to coordinate programs related to management of patient care.
17. Ensures privacy and demonstrates concern for dignity of patient.
18. Serves as patient advocate, acting as a liaison between patient, family, and health care team to provide continuity of patient care.
19. Maintains records and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
20. Maintains a professional working relationship with all departmental associates; always responds to associates' concerns in a professional and timely manner; maintains appropriate interdepartmental communication.
21. Provides leadership and direction in creating, implementing, and enforcing the philosophy, goals, and objectives.
22. Assists in individualized IEP sessions for those Associates who fall below competency levels for their job description. IEP, current, used up-to-date performance needs.
23. Accountable for the entire staff orientation process.
24. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of education/project assignments with the consideration of workload and competency of available personnel.
25. Collaborates with Infection Control Practitioner and appropriate medical staff in the development and enforcement of infection control guidelines for Home Health.
26. Develops educational programs to meet Infection Control regulations for home care.
27. Assumes professional initiative and assertiveness resulting in design and completion of projects.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties through the work shift.
2. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amount of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.
3. Hearing within normal range is required (e.g., to assess breath sounds, heart sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.).
4. Visual acuity must be within normal range.
5. Must be able to perform heavy work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.
2. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
3. Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors.
4. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
5. Exposure to electrical current.
6. Exposure to radiation from x-rays.
7. Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.
8. The majority of work is performed in the patient's home and may require extensive travel.
9. Subject to unpredictable situations. May be exposed to adverse or unpleasant home environments.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must have the ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly-technical situations.
2. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly-stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
3. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
4. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
5. Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.
6. Must have strong communications skills, written and verbal.
7. Must have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion stats.
8. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts.
9. Ability to communicate effectively with varied levels of staff.
10. Ability to design and implement educational activities.
11. Ability to teach in small and large group settings.
12. Must be able to operate a data terminal, computer, copier, typewriter, and AV equipment.
13. Ability to take and administrative on call a minimum of every three weeks.
14. Ability to analyze, solicit data, synthesize, and develop workable solutions with individuals or committees in leadership or
membership roles.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
SHC WVUHS Home Care
Cost Center:
375 SHC Home Health East
Address:
1314 Edwin Miller Blvd
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Job Profile Summary
Directs, coordinates, implements, teaches, and evaluates the educational activities for organizational training, development, and continuing education programs which facilitate professional development and customer satisfaction for Associates and physicians, ensures competent staff and compliance with regulatory agencies. Serves as a consultant in development of educational programs for patients, the community, and affiliating educational institutions. Coordinates with strategic management decisions to promote through education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. BCLS Instructor certification.
3. Must possess valid WV or neighboring state driver's license and must maintain WV or neighboring state minimum auto insurance
EXPERINECE:
1. Five years' nursing experience.
2. Two years' experience as an effective educator/teacher.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
EXPERINECE:
1. Home Care/ experience preferred.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Coordinates, develops, maintains, and distributes current information on educational resources available by flyers, mailings, computers, and individual memo.
2. Provides feedback to managers regarding evaluation of educational process through written and verbal communication.
3. Communicates effectively with all members of the Health Care team.
4. Develops and supervises systems for assessment and prioritization of educational needs per Educational Needs Assessment Policy and Procedure.
5. Formulates or obtains goals and objectives for programs in accordance with the goals and objectives of the individuals and/or department.
6. Coordinates, plans, prepares, implements, and evaluates programs per Educational Program Standard.
7. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in the delivery of educational services as related to the / department.
8. Responsible for collaborating with the health care providers in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient education. Responsible for monitoring patient education documentation for improving organizational performance.
9. Responsible for ensuring that associates have completed orientation requirements, as being competent to provide quality care, and have the knowledge and skills needed to complete all job requirements. Assists the Education Department in identifying and coordinating education programs based on competencies.
10. Coordinates, plans, prepares, and implements required educational training for / (e.g., defensive driving every 2 years, etc.)
11. Maintains departmental operations in an organized manner.
12. Develops and maintains good interpersonal relationships with medical staff, department managers, associates, and administration for planning and implementation of programs.
13. Performs the functions of the RN as it relates to this important function.
14. Utilizes the nursing process and multi-disciplinary team approach to develop and implement educational programs and other appropriate patient care services.
15. Develops and maintains a good working rapport with interdepartmental associates, as well as other associates within the facility to assure that the department services and activities can be properly maintained.
16. Works with medical staff, administration, and department manager to coordinate programs related to management of patient care.
17. Ensures privacy and demonstrates concern for dignity of patient.
18. Serves as patient advocate, acting as a liaison between patient, family, and health care team to provide continuity of patient care.
19. Maintains records and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
20. Maintains a professional working relationship with all departmental associates; always responds to associates' concerns in a professional and timely manner; maintains appropriate interdepartmental communication.
21. Provides leadership and direction in creating, implementing, and enforcing the philosophy, goals, and objectives.
22. Assists in individualized IEP sessions for those Associates who fall below competency levels for their job description. IEP, current, used up-to-date performance needs.
23. Accountable for the entire staff orientation process.
24. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of education/project assignments with the consideration of workload and competency of available personnel.
25. Collaborates with Infection Control Practitioner and appropriate medical staff in the development and enforcement of infection control guidelines for Home Health.
26. Develops educational programs to meet Infection Control regulations for home care.
27. Assumes professional initiative and assertiveness resulting in design and completion of projects.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties through the work shift.
2. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amount of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.
3. Hearing within normal range is required (e.g., to assess breath sounds, heart sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.).
4. Visual acuity must be within normal range.
5. Must be able to perform heavy work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.
2. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
3. Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors.
4. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
5. Exposure to electrical current.
6. Exposure to radiation from x-rays.
7. Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.
8. The majority of work is performed in the patient's home and may require extensive travel.
9. Subject to unpredictable situations. May be exposed to adverse or unpleasant home environments.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must have the ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly-technical situations.
2. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly-stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
3. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
4. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
5. Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.
6. Must have strong communications skills, written and verbal.
7. Must have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion stats.
8. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts.
9. Ability to communicate effectively with varied levels of staff.
10. Ability to design and implement educational activities.
11. Ability to teach in small and large group settings.
12. Must be able to operate a data terminal, computer, copier, typewriter, and AV equipment.
13. Ability to take and administrative on call a minimum of every three weeks.
14. Ability to analyze, solicit data, synthesize, and develop workable solutions with individuals or committees in leadership or
membership roles.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
SHC WVUHS Home Care
Cost Center:
375 SHC Home Health East
Address:
1314 Edwin Miller Blvd
Martinsburg
West Virginia
