Hospice Clinical Educator (LVN or RN)

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family! Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team. Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees 401(k) retirement savings plan Mileage reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Disability, life, and AD&D insurance Pet insurance Pay range (depending on experience): $90-100K annually Schedule/Shift: Full Time, Monday-Friday, Day Shift Location: Must be located in CA and willing to travel to branch locations throughout the US at least once a month The Clinical Educator is responsible for maintaining and implementing education to all clinical staff. Works closely with all Branch Director and Field staff supervisor (FSS) to monitor educational standards. Will monitor documentation, clinical skills, set up workshops for ongoing education. Will work with FSS on the clinical orientation processes. Facilitates consistency of standardized education policies, procedures and programs. Partners with Clinical Operations, Performance Improvement, Compliance and Service Operations to ensure education and training is aligned with current clinical standards, guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations. Responsibilities: Develops clinical competencies. Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel, and training programs to expand the capacity of all staff through in-services and continuing education programs. Focus on PDGM (Patient Driven Groupings Model) and HVVBP education. Implements practices Identified to improve clinical delivery, quality and service. Assesses the learning needs and competence of staff to improve the level of performance, teaching skills, and quality of care, and assure compliance with accreditation standards Develop curriculum and ability to precept. Trends and analyzes utilization, outcomes, and quality of program data on an ongoing basis. Works closely with all Branch Directors, Rehab Director and Quality Care Mangers to monitor educational standards and deficits. Reviews clinical documentation and skills for ongoing learning needs. Ensures new hire education and ongoing staff training is aligned with current clinical standards, guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Provides education and support to the clinical staff in maintaining quality improvement outcomes and STAR ratings. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of best practices for Home Care/Hospice. Assists Clinical Managers in evaluating the performance of new clinicians. Regularly evaluates the appropriateness of the educational courses assigned to staff. Facilitates learning experiences for staff through direct and indirect methods. Ability to work and communicate via electronic communications, and possess knowledge of HCHB, SHP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Qualifications: Licensed / Registered Professional in the state of California. Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution. Recent clinical experience within Hospice Working knowledge of HCHB (EMR) Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team. Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills. Knowledge of State and Federal regulations in Hospice. #LI-Remote See what Mission has to offer! Click Here. At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging. Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer: We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments. Accessibility Commitment: We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs. Inclusion Efforts: We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive. Your Voice Matters: Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs. 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