Education Coord-RN

Dignity Health Home Health promotes the mission and values of Dignity Health, a vibrant, national health care system known for service, chosen for clinical excellence, standing in partnership with patients, employees and physicians. We seek to improve the health of all communities served. With three locations along the beautiful Central Coast of California, we provide quality care to patients in the home setting from San Luis Obispo County to Northern Santa Barbara County. We have offices in Atascadero, Santa Maria and Lompoc, meeting care needs of the diverse communities. Dignity Health Home Health is a Medicare Certified, State licensed agency that earned deemed-status accreditation by The Joint Commission. Our community based palliative care program was recently certified by the Joint Commission. We proudly serve patients in various stages of life on their health journey.  

Position Summary:

Supports all offices and all programs. Provides department level initial and ongoing orientation for all staff and contractors. Identifies learning needs of the Department (Hospice, Infusion, Home Health) and arranges, develops, and conducts subsequent in-services and training programs. Liaison to hospital education department for mandatory and cross-departmental education programs.

Minimum:

• Three years of Home Health. Hospice experience preferred.
• Proficient in Infusion skills.
• Demonstrates aptitude for teaching
• Demonstrates working knowledge of regulatory requirements for home care and hospice including: Title XXII, Medicare COP,s, & Joint Commission statndards.
• Able to articulate / teach Home Health / Hospice regulatory and coverage requirements to all staff.
• Demonstrates proficient written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates proficiency in PowerPoint, word processing, and Windows based software applications.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently
• Current California RN license. Current CPR certification.
• Current California Driver's License and proof of Automobile Liability Insurance.