Director of Clinical Education

Southwestern Vermont Health Care • Bennington, VT

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About The Position

The Director of Clinical Education oversees professional nursing staff development within the Nursing division and supports the development of bedside clinical expertise through ongoing mentoring, education, and training of nursing staff. The position serves as Program Director for the RN residency program and is accountable for ensuring the program complies with accreditation agency requirements. The Director provides leadership to all stakeholders involved in the residency program.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Five years of clinical experience, including at least three years of critical care experience.
• Prior experience in education or adult learning.
• Valid Vermont Registered Nurse license.
• Health Care Provider BLS certification within 90 days of hire and ability to maintain current verification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) verification and ability to maintain ACLS certification.
• Knowledge of the Vermont Nurse Practice Act.
• Ability to effectively operate Microsoft Office, Outlook, and computer software programs.
• Knowledge and ability to apply applicable spheres of influence in developing clinical nursing staff.
• Ability to participate in departmental Quality Improvement activities.
• Ability to utilize the nursing process in providing patient care and accurately document patient information and the nursing process.
• Ability to consistently display professional and ethical standards of care consistent with SVMC Nursing Magnet designation.
• Ability to effectively develop and implement adult educational programs.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of evidence-based nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee professional nursing staff development within the Nursing division.
• Develop bedside clinical expertise through ongoing mentoring, education, and training of nursing staff.
• Serve as Program Director for the RN residency program.
• Ensure the RN residency program complies with accreditation agency requirements.
• Provide leadership to stakeholders involved in the RN residency program.
• Participate in departmental Quality Improvement activities.
• Develop and implement adult educational programs.
• Apply evidence-based nursing care principles and the nursing process in patient care.
• Accurately document patient information and the nursing process.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards of care consistent with SVMC Nursing Magnet designation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director