Clinical Resource Nurse

Position Summary

The Clinical Resource Nurse in Hospice provides clinical leadership and serves as an educational resource for staff. This role is responsible for teaching orientation, developing curriculum, mentoring new staff, maintaining clinical skills, and acting as a liaison between clinical teams and other departments or agencies to ensure seamless patient care and compliance with hospice standards.

Essential Functions

Teach and facilitate orientation programs for new clinical staff.
Develop and update educational curriculum to meet regulatory and organizational standards.
Mentor and support clinical staff during onboarding and throughout their professional development.
Maintain advanced clinical skills and provide hands-on training in hospice-specific care.
Evaluate competencies for nurses (RN/LPNs) and CNAs of hands-on skills and didactic skills.
Provide ongoing education and competency assessments for clinical staff.
Conduct supervisory visits and provide performance coaching as needed for nurses and CNAs.
Provide input/feedback on performance to appropriate manager and/or preceptor.
Serve as a liaison between clinical teams and other departments or external agencies to promote collaboration and continuity of care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with hospice regulations.
Serve as a superuser for EMR training and clinical resource for documentation expectations.
Perform chart audits as needed.
Assist with policy development and implementation related to clinical practice and education.
Participate on various committees, programs, and workgroups.
Assist with patient visits when needed.
Participate in public speaking, community relations and seminars, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Critical Skills

Strong knowledge of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and symptom management.
Excellent teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop and implement educational programs.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Leadership and team collaboration skills.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in hospice or palliative care nursing preferred.
Experience in staff education, curriculum development, or clinical mentorship preferred.

License / Certification

Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Other Requirements

Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases before direct patient contact.
Current immunizations including but not limited to TB, Hepatitis, and Flu.

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable.

This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions required of employees in this position. The organization reserves the right to modify or amend the duties of the position or to require that additional tasks be performed as organizational needs change. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and employment with the organization is at-will, meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.