Director of Clinical Education (RN)

Windsor House Nursing & Rehab • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Diversicare is seeking a Director of Clinical Education to assess training needs and prepare staff to provide high-quality patient care. The role supports staff orientation and ongoing education, monitors training compliance and safe work practices, and coordinates recruitment, recognition, and departmental needs with the Administrator. The position also helps maintain effective communication with residents, families, and facility staff; supports continuous quality improvement; and keeps education and procedures current with applicable 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 preferred.

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, and 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 orientation and in-service training for all employees.
• 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 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 educate them on those procedures.
• Assist with developing procedures 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 others.
• Ensure staff orientation to the Electronic Medical Records system and periodically review 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