Clinical Educator, RN at Cavalier Healthcare

Trussville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Staffing management, In-service training, Employee orientation, Regulatory compliance, Resident advocacy, Performance evaluation, Microsoft 365, Clinical education, Infection control, Documentation, Communication, Scheduling, Safety protocols

Industry

Description

Description To ensure that potential employees have met all facility established protocol prior to employment and are continually in-serviced in all areas, as needed. Account: Director of Nursing, Administrator DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review application of potential hires. Initial interview with potential hire, in conjunction with the D.O.N. and Administrator. Complete new hire paperwork. New employee orientation, following guidelines set forth in orientation program. Balancing staff availability with resident care needs to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts, including peak hours. Proactively identifying potential staffing gaps and finding solutions to fill them, such as utilizing per diem staff or overtime. Adjusting schedules as needed due to resident needs, staff absences, or unexpected events. Working closely with nursing supervisors to ensure staffing aligns with resident care plans and facility goals. Responsible for approval and oversight of maintaining adequate staffing in the event of call-ins, in conjunction with master schedule. In-service training of all staff, based on routine requirements and time sensitive occurrences, deadlines dependent on occurrence(s). One-on-one in-service training, as needed with return demonstrations, Responsible for oversight of C.N.A. programs focusing on performance evaluation and training, based on results Continue to provide in-service training to employees throughout the year, keeping them informed of changes in state and federal regulations, as well as changes in facility protocol. Understand and follow fire, safety, sanitation, Blood-borne pathogens and Hazard Communication programs, and be able to instruct the staff accordingly. Employee tuberculosis (T.B.) test and tracking. Employee Hepatitis test and tracking. Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may live. Resident Advocate rounds daily to address resident concern. Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly. Any other duties and responsibilities requested by the Administrator. Become a participating facility team member with the residents as first priority. Attend facility meetings, as needed. Requirements Must be able to tolerate a high pace as typical for a nursing facility. Must be able to take and give instructions well and enjoy working with the elderly. Although employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time, he/she must also be able to tolerate prolonged standing and walking. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Hold/handle Lift Carry Reach – at and below shoulder height Push/pull Grasp and handle – pens, paperwork and small equipment Sit, stand and walk Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat Fine hand motor coordination Ability to read and write legibly Ability to give and follow instructions COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Talking: Must be able to tolerate a high pace as typical for a nursing facility. Must be able to take and give instructions well and enjoy working with the elderly. Although employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time, he/she must also be able to tolerate prolonged standing and walking. Hearing: To communicate on the phone effectively, Taking instructions from the Administrator, To respond to resident complaints and requests, To respond appropriately to disaster instructions and pages Sight: For performing job effectively and correctly Smell: For accurate detection and maintenance of facility odors LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) or Registered Nurse (R.N.) licensed and in good standing with the Board of Nursing in the State in which the facility is located. SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Tasks and procedures performed by the employee involve risks classified by C.D.C. as Category I. (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply.) OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Computer skills, Microsoft 365 experience required.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Educator is responsible for conducting new hire orientations, managing staff scheduling, and providing ongoing in-service training to ensure compliance with facility and regulatory standards. They also perform daily resident advocate rounds and oversee performance evaluations for nursing staff.