Clinical Education Specialist, Specialty Nutrition Systems - Southwest

Requisition ID: 7235

Job Title: Clinical Education Specialist, Specialty Nutrition Systems - Southwest

Job Country: United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Employment for customer facing roles is contingent upon your ability to satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements. If you are unable to be credentialed, Avanos reserves the right to withdraw your employment offer or end your employment. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s).

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit .

Territory: Southwest

Covering: Arizona, New Mexico, Southern CA, Southern NV

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Nature and Scope:

The Clinical Education Specialist (CES) is responsible for leading the clinical education of product trials and implementations in the acute care settings of hospitals as it relates to the AVANOS specialty nutrition product portfolios. This includes high-level focus on the education requirements of CORTRAK* Visualization and Nasal Securement Devices, and Vascular Access. Familiarity with needleless IV access devices is preferred, but not required. This role is a hybrid to support the Field Sales Team with training needs of other specialty nutrition products. The ideal candidate will utilize clinical expertise, personal and technical expertise, and product knowledge to assist the Field Sales Team in executing a set process to drive disposable sales. Successful execution of clinical training in addition to building and forging strong relationships with key facility champions to support the sales team’s growth for the Specialty Nutrition Sales Team is paramount.

Market Responsibility: Acute Care

Product Responsibility: Specialty Nutrition Product Portfolio

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the field sales team, sales managers, and Directors with all clinical educational needs and training.
• Execute successful trials and implementations within the acute care setting.
• Provide didactic/classroom style training in addition to “live” bedside coaching for key product portfolios.
• Lead customer assistance with developing policies and protocols utilizing key clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Thoroughly understand and demonstrate effective use of all approved clinical data/studies.
• Maintain clinical expertise on industry practices and trends to assist customers, internal stakeholders, and sales team.
• Work collaboratively with global sales training and marketing, to help create training programs for customers and the sales team.
• Lead implementations of specialty nutrition education programs and curriculum.
• Identification, development, and management of specialty nutrition key opinion leaders.
• Support clinicians and facilities that may engage in developing poster, abstracts, or journal offerings.
• Collaborate with the Directors in the selection process, certification, and collaborative management of per diem clinical support personal as needed.
• Maintain the utmost level of professionalism in hospital accounts both in appearance and written/verbal communication.
• Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives.
• Practice accountability and communicate effectively.
• Conduct annual competency check offs for the sales team and all new hires for didactics, bedside coaching and live demonstrations.

Your qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in acute care setting.
• Registered Nurse (RN) and or Registered Dietician (RD) licenses requirement.
• Knowledge of PC based applications (Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
• Evidence of professional credentials and development.
• Demonstrates high impact communication and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive travel required, maximum 75%; 50% overnights (4 weeks on, typically Monday-Thursday, one week off at your home office)
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with a medical device company in a clinical role is preferred.
• Familiarity with needleless IV access devices

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Salary Range:

The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $110,000.00 - $120,000.00. In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.

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Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

Avanos also offers the following:

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free onsite gym

onsite cafeteria

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