Director of Clinical Education (RN)

Oneonta Nursing & Rehab Center • Oneonta, AL

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About The Position

Diversicare is seeking a Director of Clinical Education to assess training needs and prepare employees to deliver high-quality patient care. The role involves orienting and training new and current staff, coordinating education programs and compliance, supporting recruitment and selection, and promoting safe work practices. The Director maintains training documentation, follows up with new employees, coordinates department needs with the Administrator, and contributes to employee recognition, procedures, and continuous quality improvement. The position also supports orientation to the Electronic Medical Records system and helps staff stay current with procedures and standard practices.

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 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 all employees.
• Teach and demonstrate procedures using instructional media and materials, 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 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 according to department needs, schedules, 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 with standard practices through communication with the Health Department, CDC, and other sources.
• Ensure employees are oriented to the Electronic Medical Records system and periodically review their understanding of proper documentation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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