Clinical Educator

• Coordinates and directs the provision of homecare according to individualized patient plan of care and company policies and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline specific patient care skills required by the care center for the provision of patient care
• Orients new clinicians (mentees) to the care center(s), including clinical home care, policies and procedures, documentation, technology, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Facilitates the learning experience to allow mentees to perform competently in their required responsibilities by mentoring, coaching, and role modeling correct behaviors
• Ensures new hires follow and complete the Welcome Home orientation program in order and in the appropriate time frame
• Plans specific learning experiences to promote the acquisition of new knowledge, skills and abilities required of the job
• Provides timely feedback to the mentee regarding all aspects of the orientation experience
• Provides clinical skills practice opportunities for mentees and evaluates and documents correct performance
• Evaluates and makes recommendations as to when the mentee is capable of working independently
• Advocates for additional individual training needs for the mentee, as identified
• Utilizes a combination of care center resources and recognized standards of practice to achieve positive clinical and training outcomes
• Initiates, plans, and provides clinician staff education as needed
• Utilizes accepted company teaching materials such as clinician and patient/family education
• Trains and/or provides reinforcement of training to clinical staff on new patient EMR software applications as needed
• Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care and according to industry standards, conventions, and guidelines, such as OASIS and HIS, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits, etc
• Facilitates delivery of clinician training and education related to organizational initiatives and/or changes in processes impacting patient care delivery
• Adheres to organizational guidelines for case load management and mentee training
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Current unencumbered state license and applicable credentials to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum six (6) months of professional field clinician experience with Amedisys
• Proficient in Amedisys EMR documentation system and policies and procedures
• Demonstrated completion of peer mentor training
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to guide others through practical experiences, offering direct instruction and providing immediate specific feedback
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and create an environment of open dialogue and collaboration
• OASIS and Home Care Home Base experience required

Minimum of six (6) months of professional field clinician experience with Amedisys