What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Hospice Educator position at Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey?
Overview
Hospice Nurse Educator OverviewEmpower Through Education. Elevate End-of-Life Care.
At VNA Health Group, we believe education is a powerful advantage. As a Hospice Nurse Educator, you’ll play a key role in preparing our clinical teams to deliver compassionate, expert care during life’s most critical moments.
In this role, you’ll lead orientation, clinical training, continuing education, and professional development for hospice nursing and clinical staff. Working closely with managers and interdisciplinary teams, you’ll design and implement evidence-based training programs and in-services that meet state and federal guidelines while fostering excellence in end-of-life care.
Join us in shaping the future of hospice care—one lesson at a time.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities – Hospice Nurse Educator
Develop and lead hospice orientation, clinical training, and ongoing education for nursing and clinical staff
Collaborate with managers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure training aligns with regulatory standards and best practices
Conduct skills labs, field assessments, and preceptor training to support staff development and mentorship
Track training completion, competencies, and CE programs to ensure compliance
Serve as a clinical resource, support ANCC Nurse Planner duties, and mentor students in practicum placements
Maintain updated educational content, class schedules, and patient education materials
Support quality initiatives, certification attainment, and contribute to clinical excellence through active committee involvement
Assist with CPR training, vaccine clinics, and employee health needs
Foster a culture of learning, professionalism, and compassionate hospice care
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the Hospice Nurse Educator position will have the following qualifications:
BSN required; Master’s degree preferred
3 years of hospice experience preferred
3 years of experience as a Clinical Educator preferred
Knowledge of hospice regulations and standards preferred
Familiarity with HomeCare HomeBase/PointCare a plus
Excellent teaching and computer skills
Strong organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills
Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Computer use, teaching environment
EEOC
VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
