Director of Clinical Education and Compliance

Suncrest Hospice • Seven Hills, OH

7d • $90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, 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 and provides direct specialty nursing services as required, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines.

The position provides educational leadership to hospice care staff, supports patients and caregivers with educational needs and health management, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and leadership to plan, implement, and deliver educational curricula. It develops skills programs, monitors trends, and implements education strategies to support compliance with quality standards. The role also develops evidence-based patient care plans, serves as a resource for quality care, and coordinates staff education on new equipment, supplies, and instruments, including in-service training and workshops.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocols, procedures, and standards within the 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 the 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 and facilitate evidence-based research within a specialized nursing area.
• Collaborate with the medical team to incorporate nursing processes into hospice patients’ plans of care.
• Provide direct specialty nursing services to patients as required and ensure adherence to Joint Commission standards and applicable 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 ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
• Develop patient care plans incorporating evidence-based research and national standards; consult and serve as a resource to support quality patient care.
• Educate technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Coordinate in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.

Benefits

• 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.
• Actual work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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