Director of Clinical Education (RN)

Riverchase Nursing & Rehab Center • Hoover, AL

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About The Position

The Director of Clinical Education assesses staff training needs and leads orientation, ongoing education, and in-service training for facility employees. The role schedules and delivers training, monitors completion of online education, and maintains documentation of employee orientation and training. It also supports recruitment and selection, employee recognition, workplace safety education, procedure development, and the Continuous Quality Improvement Program. The Director communicates department needs and budget needs to the Administrator and helps ensure staff understand facility procedures and electronic medical record documentation. The position requires current nursing licensure or Risk Manager certification or licensure, along with at least two years of long-term care experience.

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.
• 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 relationships.
• Develop recruitment strategies for all positions.
• Assist with selection for open positions.
• Maintain documentation of orientation and in-service training for all employees.
• 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, 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 others.
• Ensure staff receive orientation to the Electronic Medical Records system and periodically review their understanding of proper documentation.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation time
• Holiday time
• Sick time
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability

What This Job Offers

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