RN Nurse Educator Hospice at Corewell Health
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
About the Job
About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals
The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.
Scope of Work
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates orientation, in-services, competencies, and continuing education programs within area of specialization. Promotes a model of continuous learning through participation in education, consultation, role modeling and research. Facilitates and supports learning opportunities for the organization and the community, with particular emphasis on programs that impact the entire organization, across team lines.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Essential Functions
- Accountable for the assessment of educational needs and develops, implements, evaluates, and revises educational programs using principles of education and adult learning.
- Facilitates orientation of new employees to work setting in area of specialty. Uses and evaluates appropriate resources and facilities to provide orientation/educational activities in a fiscally responsible manner. Assists in the development/implementation of performance improvement studies/data collection/analysis/action plan related to area of responsibility.
- Provides support to patient care staff and the system through development and provision of in-services, continuing education offerings, competency assessment and validation.
- Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organizational data.
- Maintains the documentation and record keeping system in compliance with educational, organizational and external agency requirements.
- Assesses the overall needs of the patient/family and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service/home.
- Identifies expected outcomes/goals and develops and implements/coordinates an individualized plan of care that recommends strategies to achieve the outcomes in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice. Evaluates patient and family educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies while continually evaluating progress toward achievement of goals/outcomes.
- Engages in activities related to the professional role and seeks to continually advance knowledge and competence related to nursing practice while completing self and peer evaluation of nursing practice. Participates in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality patient care.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - Required
- Master's Degree Nursing Education or Adult Education - Preferred
- 2 years of relevant experience Clinical experience related to area of focus - Required
- Education and program development experience - Preferred
- Registered Nurse (RN) in State of Michigan - Required upon hire
AHA or ARC Basic Life Support within 90 Days required
- Specialty Certification within 1 year or
- Board Cert Nursing Professional Development (BC-NPD) - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center within 1 Year
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How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Hospice & Palliative Care Royalton - 4025 Health Park Lane - St JosephDepartment Name
Administration - Hospice - CHSEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Days Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
