Director of Clinical Education - RN

Diversicare Healthcare Services • Pell City, AL

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About The Position

Join Diversicare as a Director of Clinical Education and Elevate Patient Care! At Diversicare, we're more than just a company - we're a passionate community dedicated to caregiving excellence. If you're driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of patients and residents, then we invite you to be part of our extraordinary team. As a Director of Clinical Education, you will be at the forefront of assessing department needs, providing critical training, and ensuring our team is fully prepared to deliver top-quality patient care. Your responsibilities will encompass orienting new staff members, scheduling comprehensive training programs, supervising online education compliance, developing innovative recruitment strategies, and ensuring a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure by State Board of Nursing or certified or licensed Risk Manager.
• At least two years of long-term care experience.
• Demonstrated success in activities dealing with the communication of technical ideas and concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching/instructional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses department needs for training and responds accordingly.
• Orients new staff members and provides on-going training for employees.
• Schedules training programs and in-services for all employees.
• Lectures and demonstrates procedures, using motion picture, DVD's and charts; uses outside consultants/speakers when possible.
• Observes employees in practical application of procedures and does one-to-one training as needed.
• Supervises use of company provided online education and monitors compliance.
• Schedules facility tours and addresses by administrative staff to acquaint new personnel with overall operation and interrelationships of the facility.
• Develops recruitment strategies for all positions.
• Assists with selection of open positions.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of orientation and in-service training for all employees.
• Follows through with new employees at regular intervals to determine need for additional training and support.
• Communicates department needs to Administrator and coordinates services within department need, scheduling and budget.
• Gives input to Administrator regarding budget needs.
• Coordinates employee service awards and recognition programs.
• Monitors safe working practices; provides education and coordinates with Safety Committee for corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintaining effective communication with residents, families and facility staff.
• Communicates with and educates staff on any new procedures.
• Assists with development of procedures using job analysis techniques.
• Assists with the Continuous Quality Improvement Program as needed.
• Stays current in standard practices through communication with Health Department, C.D.C., etc.
• Ensure orientation to Electronic Medical Records system with periodic review for understanding of proper documentation.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Excellent 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Long and short-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree