Staff Development Educator PD- GIP VHS-Hospice-FT (Bergen, Passaic & Hudson Counties)

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

Visiting Health Services of New Jersey (VHSNJ), a partnership between Hackensack Meridian Health and St. Joseph's Health, provides a comprehensive continuum of home health care and hospice services, support, and resources to patients and families in Passaic, Bergen, and parts of Morris counties. The VHSNJ multidisciplinary clinical and support teams provide high quality care to patients where they most want to be-in their homes.

 

At Visiting Health Services of New Jersey and Hackensack Meridian Health, we recognize our team members by offering a Total Rewards package including:  Comprehensive Health Benefits, generous Paid Time Off, Travel Reimbursement as well as an investment in your future with a 401k match and Tuition Reimbursement. 

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
• Minimum of three (3) years of Healthcare experience 
• High Computer Application Literacy 

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Home Care/Hospice Experience 
• Master's Degree 
• Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement/Staff Development Experience 
• Epic EMR proficiency 

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 

Responsibilities

Provide education and focused training for the organization. Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating educational programs and/or training programs. Assist the organization with quality improvement and programs focusing on customer service. Assist the organization in assuring compliance with regulatory standards.

 

• Assist the department with the implementation of any new programs from development to delivery. Effectively utilize various techniques and creative approaches that focus on meeting organization needs. 
• Develop and oversee monthly Education Calendar. Plan needed programs and assure program availability to all disciplines. Include all education and programs required by the NJ Department of Health (NJDOH) and The Joint Commission (TJC). 
• Act as a clinical resource. Function as an expert clinical resource assisting staff in new or complex patient care treatments. 
• Plan, develop and implement a standardized, comprehensive orientation program for all staff utilizing EMR. Develop and oversee mentor program. Develop and implement preceptor program yearly per organization need. 
• Research best practices for the home care/hospice setting based upon evidenced-based practices and educate clinicians accordingly. 
• Participate in performance improvement activities and regulatory initiatives such as data analysis, chart auditing and TJC/State survey preparation with the Director of Quality/Staff Development. 
• Develop, implement and teach the Home Health Aide certification classes as set forth by the Board of Nursing. Work with director to identify class need, scheduled dates. Oversee the application and certification process. 
• Educate staff on the principles of infection control. Conduct surveillance and compile data as required. 
• Work closely with manager to communicate any unresolved issues or concerns. Work closely with vendors to plan programs on new products. 
• Implement educational programs in response to identified needs in a timely manner. 
• Represent the organization at system and community level committees as needed/necessary. 
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Demonstrate flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas. Act as back up to the clinical operations as needed. 
• Adheres to HMH's Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. 
• Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $46.64 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.