RN - HH Education Manager

RN - HH Education Manager (FT) 8a-5p, Admin-Hospice - Johnson City, TN
Job ID: 004DVB
HOME HEALTH
Nursing Support - Admin Hospice
Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period) - Day

SCOPE OF POSITION
The position description is only to be used as a guide. It does not constitute any type of contract between the agency and employee. At the agency's discretion, the description may be changed and additional duties, qualifications or requirements may be added at any time. This position will demonstrate competency in the care of the (circle all that apply): Neonate, Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric patient population.
The In-service/Education Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of the Agency's orientation of new employees and providing staff development education for staff members. Ensures mandatory programs. Infection control (TB, mask fitting, etc., are completed.) Works with PI Coordinator to develop plans to continually improve patient care.
This position may be required to cross train within the agency. Responsibilities in secondary position may require access to medical records and other computer access exceeding routine computer usage. Access to patient information may be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this role; therefore, adherence to Ballad Health's privacy and security policies and practices is a must. This Educator position is primarily for Hospice and backs up home health education.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
See Table of Organization.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Must be a graduate of an approved School of Nursing. Must be licensed in the Nursing in the appropriate state. Completion of Health Assessment course from a University or Nursing Education program is desirable. Must have at least 1 year med/surg nursing and 1 year home health experience (2 years experience in home health preferred). Must successfully complete agency orientation. Must have dependable transportation. Must carry current personal collision and liability insurance on any vehicle driven. Must maintain current driver's license in the appropriate state.
The competency and practice of point of care testing is under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Medical Director and/or designee per regulatory ruleAlternate Site Testing, Section (1)(c), 9 of the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board Division of Health Related Boards. This practice is a collaborative process with the Laboratory and Nursing leaderships.
Must possess and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Requirements
No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.

Job Type: Full-time