Education Nurse

Company: Douglas County Visiting Nurses
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Clinical Educator / Educational Nurse Department: Clinical Services Fulltime Pay is based on Experience Travel: Required Job Overview Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Clinical Educator (Educational Nurse) to support both Home Health and Hospice services. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, staff competency, and organizational quality. The Clinical Educator (Educational Nurse) is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating education and onboarding programs, delivering expert clinical knowledge, supporting workflow and informatics initiatives, and serving as a key clinical resource for staff and leadership. This position plays a vital role in promoting evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, and continuous professional development. Key Responsibilities & Duties Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive education programs for clinical staff across Home Health, Hospice, and Private Duty services. Lead onboarding and orientation for new clinical hires, including skills validation and competency assessments. Provide ongoing education, coaching, and professional development support for clinical staff. Assess the effectiveness of educational programs and recommend improvements based on outcomes and performance data. Serve as a clinical subject matter expert and resource for staff and leadership. Provide expert clinical guidance, including wound care education and best practices. Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice, regulatory updates, and industry standards. Serve as a MatrixCare trainer, providing education and support related to documentation and workflows. Interpret reports, dashboards, and clinical scorecards to identify trends and support performance improvement. Participate in survey preparedness activities, including mock surveys and staff education. Support community education initiatives and external partnerships as needed. Qualifications & Skills Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a Bachelor's degree in Education, Healthcare, or related field OR Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing. Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license. Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience. Hospice and/or Home Health experience is a must. Demonstrated experience in staff education, training, precepting, or clinical instruction. Proficiency in OASIS and EMR navigation. Strong understanding of adult learning principles. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Experience supporting survey readiness or quality improvement initiatives preferred. BLS certification required; BLS Instructor preferred. Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Kansas Act Against Discrimination (KAAD).

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