Clinical Hospital Educator/Employee Health Nurse

Full Time Days

Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p

Hospital Clinical Educator Career Opportunity

Acknowledged for your expertise in Hospital Education

Are you passionate about shaping the educational landscape in a hospital setting? Join us as the Hospital Educator, where you'll play a pivotal role in planning, developing, and coordinating in-service education programs for all staff. Beyond the professional aspects, this position offers a chance to build a career close to home and close to your heart, serving as a point-person for local schools and fostering partnerships with students on clinical rotations. Collaborate with hospital leadership to assess educational needs, strategize effective plans, and contribute to policy development and equipment integration. You'll be a knowledge hub within the hospital, making a lasting impact on healthcare excellence and community education.A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.

• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.

• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.

• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Hospital Educator you always knew you could be

• Coordinate staff completion of BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Manage the equipment and skills stations needed for BLS and ACLS training.

• Assist in coordination of clinical rotations and student orientation packet completion.

• Train staff in new hire orientation and assist in general hospital orientation.

• Assist with staff training.

• Coordinate preceptor program.

• Facilitate the implementation of new competencies and equipment.

• Provide education on compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Ensure training requirements and standards for Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies are met.

Functions as Employee Health Nurse/First Responder. Administers annual PPD screening for all employees, students, and volunteers.

• Ensures compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines.

• Manages and monitors Employee Health activities and Workers' Compensation claims and costs. Partners with insurance company and Occupational Health Service Centers in expediting employee care.

• Manages invoices, check requests, WC billings, and expense reports in a timely/accurate manner.

• Manages light duty assignments and return to work program. Assesses physical ability to perform job essentials, partnering with treating clinicians.

• Oversees and/or conducts the employee health program in accordance with OSHA requirements, state and federal guidelines, and organizational policies. Implements programs designed to protect staff health.

• Maintains all appropriate employee health records and develops policies.

• Conducts in-service programs related to employee wellness.

• Manages new hire employee health process.

Qualifications

• Active clinical RN License
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Appropriate education to obtain and maintain required licensure.
  • Preferred: Previous experience as an Educator.
  • CPR certification.
  • If a Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights as needed.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!