Position Summary:

The Clinical Education Specialist is responsible for:

• Initial team member clinical competency training and clinical software education.
• Annual and ongoing clinical team member competency training as needed.
• Oversight, management, and documentation of initial team member education performed through designated software.
• Collaborating with the clinical leadership team to prepare for regulatory surveys.
• Assisting with clinical program development as needed.
• Assisting in competencies, repeat demonstrations, education on the dementia program, new hire onboarding training and education, and assisting in survey preparation as needed.
• Tracking educational activities and monitoring Relias online education compliance.
• Multi-site responsibilities, covering Assisted Living (AL) and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs).
• Home office based in Bellevue, with travel required to all sites.
• Primarily day shifts, but includes occasional evening and night shifts to provide education and competency assessments for those shifts.

Salary:

• Up to $85,000 based on experience.

Position Qualifications:

Education

• Licensed Practical Nurse

Experience

• At least five years of experience in health care.
• Previous clinical education or staff development experience preferred.
• Experience with quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) processes in a long-term care, post-acute care, and/or acute care setting preferred.

Credentials

• Must be licensed in the state of Nebraska or compact state as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• BLS training certification must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds and handle repetitive sitting, bending, and standing movements.
• Requires attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to utilize technology and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to travel to multiple work locations.
• Must maintain a current driver’s license and CPR Certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the development and coordination of the clinical education program for the Senior Living Community.
• Assisting with the facilitation of education, competencies, policies, and procedures throughout the onboarding process.
• Assuring that annual competency and education are completed, utilizing all relevant clinical quality improvement initiatives and processes.
• Providing ongoing education to team members to ensure that quality care is a core aspect of the Senior Living Community’s culture.
• Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of all clinical software applications for facility-based operations.
• Managing the selected education software used to complete team member education, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assisting in tracking education and ensuring compliance with online education via Relias.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assists with educational partnerships for training and collaboration.
• Works collaboratively with the education and administration team to ensure uniformity of training curriculum, training compliance with federal and state regulations, and best practices.
• Assists with the development and delivery of survey readiness and/or plan of correction education for all facilities.

Professional Development Responsibilities:

• Completes continuing education that meets minimum standards for licensure, certification, and regulatory requirements of the position.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance