Director of Clinical Education (RN)

Diversicare Healthcare Services - Birmingham, AL•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

Diversicare is seeking a Director of Clinical Education to assess staff training needs and help ensure employees are prepared to provide high-quality patient care. The role includes orienting new team members, coordinating ongoing education, monitoring compliance with online training, supporting recruitment and selection, and maintaining training documentation. The Director also communicates department needs and budget requirements to the Administrator, coordinates employee recognition activities, and supports workplace safety and continuous quality improvement. The position works with residents, families, facility staff, administrative staff, and outside consultants or speakers. It includes education on new procedures and the Electronic Medical Records system, and staying current with standard practices through communication with organizations such as the Health Department and CDC.

Requirements

Current licensure by a State Board of Nursing, or certification or licensure as a Risk Manager.
At least two years of long-term care experience.
Demonstrated success in activities involving communication of 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 all employees.
Lecture and demonstrate procedures using motion pictures, DVDs, and charts; use 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 determine whether they need additional training or support.
Communicate department needs to the Administrator and coordinate services according to department needs, scheduling, and budget.
Provide input to the Administrator regarding budget needs.
Coordinate employee service awards and recognition programs.
Monitor safe working practices, provide education, and coordinate with the Safety Committee on corrective and preventive actions.
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 in standard practices through communication with the Health Department, CDC, and similar organizations.
Ensure staff orientation to the Electronic Medical Records system and periodically review understanding of proper documentation.