Clinical Education Manager

Sunrise Senior Living•McLean, VA

About The Position

Responsible for the facilitating clinical education and Care initiatives across the company to include needs assessment, setting measurable goals & objectives, and outcome evaluation to ensure a resident-centered, standards-based, and competency-driven approach to care. As part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows: Responsible for administration and ongoing management of the Sunrise clinical education program to include facilitator-led, self-paced, and e-learning. Assist in the design and delivery of clinical content including the development of curriculum, educational materials, and programs. Manage ongoing competency assessment and validation for clinical staff. Collaborate with CSO, divisional, and regional clinical care and operations leaders to promote standardized clinical training and education across the organization that reflects evidence-based standards of practice. Assure that clinical education initiatives align with the organizational mission of service excellence and that programs positively impact the experience of residents, family, guests, and team members. Provide clinical expertise, guidance, advocacy, and information to divisional, regional and community leaders through consultation that will enable the company to meet its goal to deliver quality care. Support development, communication, training, and management of Care initiatives and programs company-wide. Interpret regulatory requirements related to training and provide interdepartmental guidance to support appropriate course selection. Maintains compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of nursing experience preferred.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license, Bachelor’s in nursing preferred.
Experience in curriculum design/development, clinical training/education or staff development and facilitation of education for adult learners required.
Prior experience in Assisted Living and/or Skilled Nursing preferred.
Prior experience in regulatory compliance and interpretation of regulations preferred.
Prior experience with the Point Click Care clinical software platform or other electronic health record preferred.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small and large group presentations.
Demonstrates effective critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new applications.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years of nursing experience
Bachelor’s in nursing
Prior experience in Assisted Living and/or Skilled Nursing
Prior experience in regulatory compliance and interpretation of regulations
Prior experience with the Point Click Care clinical software platform or other electronic health record

Responsibilities

Administration and ongoing management of the Sunrise clinical education program to include facilitator-led, self-paced, and e-learning.
Assist in the design and delivery of clinical content including the development of curriculum, educational materials, and programs.
Manage ongoing competency assessment and validation for clinical staff.
Collaborate with CSO, divisional, and regional clinical care and operations leaders to promote standardized clinical training and education across the organization that reflects evidence-based standards of practice.
Assure that clinical education initiatives align with the organizational mission of service excellence and that programs positively impact the experience of residents, family, guests, and team members.
Provide clinical expertise, guidance, advocacy, and information to divisional, regional and community leaders through consultation that will enable the company to meet its goal to deliver quality care.
Support development, communication, training, and management of Care initiatives and programs company-wide.
Interpret regulatory requirements related to training and provide interdepartmental guidance to support appropriate course selection.
Maintains compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.