What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Educator position at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care?
Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We have a state-of-the-art facility and the first free standing in-patient Hospice Home in Illinois. We have over a 35-year history for providing compassionate professional care to terminally ill patients and their families. We are state licensed and Medicare/Medicaid certified.
We currently have a full time opening for a Clinical Educator. The Clinical Educator is responsible for ensuring all clinical staff (all disciplines) educational needs are identified within the organization, as well as carrying out a plan to meet those needs and then reassessing to ensure educational goals are met on an ongoing basis. This individual assists with infection control and prevention-related activities within the organization. This is done in accordance with the policies and procedures of Lightways, along with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, IDPH, and NHPCO.
This position requires an RN with a Masters in Nursing or Education. BSN required; CHPN preferred with a minimum of 3 years RN/hospice experience. Certification in Infection Control desirable. Demonstrated teaching experience in a clinical setting required; hospice setting preferred. A working knowledge of hospice protocol, procedures and standards desired.
Joliet Area Community Hospice offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off and a 401K with company match! EOE
For additional information on Lightways benefit package, please visit Lightways.org and click on Careers.
Salary : $71,500 - $125,000
