Director of Clinical Education (RN)

Diversicare Madison•Madison, AL

About The Position

Diversicare is seeking a Director of Clinical Education to assess department training needs and help employees deliver quality patient care. The role orients and trains staff, coordinates education and compliance, supports recruitment and hiring, maintains training documentation, and promotes safe work practices. It also coordinates with the Administrator on department needs, scheduling, and budget, supports quality improvement, and helps ensure staff understand procedures and appropriate electronic medical record documentation.

Requirements

Current State Board of Nursing licensure, or certification or licensure as a Risk Manager.
At least two years of long-term care experience.
Demonstrated success communicating technical ideas and concepts.

Nice To Haves

Teaching or instructional experience.

Responsibilities

Assess department training needs and respond accordingly.
Orient new staff members and provide ongoing employee training.
Schedule training programs and in-services for employees.
Lecture and demonstrate procedures using films, DVDs, and charts, and engage outside consultants or speakers when possible.
Observe employees applying procedures and provide one-to-one training as needed.
Supervise use of company-provided online education and monitor compliance.
Schedule facility tours and presentations by administrative staff to acquaint new personnel with facility operations and interrelationships.
Develop recruitment strategies for all positions.
Assist with selection for open positions.
Maintain appropriate documentation of employee orientation and in-service training.
Follow up with new employees at regular intervals to identify additional training and support needs.
Communicate department needs to the Administrator and coordinate services in line with department needs, scheduling, and budget.
Provide the Administrator with input regarding budget needs.
Coordinate employee service awards and recognition programs.
Monitor safe working practices, provide education, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with the Safety Committee.
Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and facility staff.
Communicate new procedures to staff and provide education on them.
Assist with procedure development using job analysis techniques.
Assist with the Continuous Quality Improvement Program as needed.
Stay current on standard practices through communication with the Health Department, CDC, and other sources.
Ensure staff receive orientation to the Electronic Medical Records system and periodically review their understanding of proper documentation.