Director of Clinical Education and Compliance

Suncrest Health Services • Independence, OH

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About The Position

The Director of Clinical Education and Compliance provides education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff and facilitates evidence-based research within a specialized area of nursing. The role collaborates with the medical team to incorporate nursing processes into hospice patients’ plans of care, provides direct specialty nursing services as needed, and ensures adherence to Joint Commission standards and related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

This position provides educational leadership to hospice care staff, supports patients and caregivers with education and health management, and collaborates with interdisciplinary staff and leadership to plan, implement, and deliver educational curricula. The Director initiates skills development programs, monitors trends, and implements educational strategies to support compliance with quality standards. The role also develops patient care plans using evidence-based research and national standards, serves as a resource for quality patient care, and coordinates staff training on new equipment, supplies, and instruments.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocols, procedures, and standards within the relevant area of nursing expertise.
• Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in the area of specialty.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop curricula.
• Working knowledge of established care models and their use in developing education programs.
• Technical leadership skills within the area of expertise.
• Advanced nursing skills in the area of specialty.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care programs.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff.
• Facilitate evidence-based research within a specialized area of nursing.
• Collaborate with the medical team to incorporate nursing processes into hospice patients’ plans of care.
• Provide direct specialty nursing services to patients as required.
• Ensure adherence to Joint Commission standards and related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide educational leadership to hospice care staff to enhance specialized patient care.
• Assist patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and leadership to plan, implement, and deliver educational curricula.
• Initiate skills development programs within established care models.
• Monitor trends and implement educational strategies to support compliance with quality standards and parameters.
• Develop patient care plans incorporating evidence-based research and national standards.
• Consult with and serve as a resource to ensure quality patient care.
• Educate technical and patient care staff on the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Coordinate in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.

Benefits

• Actual work/life balance
• Competitive pay of $90,000–$95,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed