BWH Director of Staff Education
About The Position
The Director of Staff Education develops and oversees hospital-wide training and education programs, including clinical education and continuing education credits (CEUs) for multiple professional disciplines. The role focuses on the professional development of clinical staff through orientation and diverse educational programs, working with staff at all levels of an inpatient behavioral health facility. In collaboration with hospital leadership and staff, the Director supports the goal of making Bournewood trauma-informed and person-centered through education and training. The Director plans and implements annual training curricula, maintains education and attendance records, facilitates CEU credits, monitors completion of required training, and supports clinical best practices and new clinical systems. The role also collaborates with nursing leadership and Human Resources on in-service education, staff orientation, and regulatory and accreditation requirements. Other duties include supervising the Staff Education Coordinator, providing individual supervision to RNs and MHCs by appointment, facilitating educational programs, and coordinating non-medical student internships and clinical rotations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Licensed Registered Nurse.
- At least one year of related educational experience.
- At least five years of experience in an inpatient behavioral health facility.
- At least one year of experience in nursing or education leadership.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in nursing or education.
- Experience or knowledge of trauma-informed care best practices.
Responsibilities
- Plan collaboratively at least annually with clinical department heads and develop and implement an annual training curriculum.
- Maintain documentation of educational descriptions and attendance, and provide required documentation for personnel files.
- Facilitate CEU credit for licensed professionals.
- Plan and deliver training focused on identified competency areas.
- Track compliance with CPI training, CPR attendance, and other priority educational activities, and report staff attendance delinquencies or scheduling needs to managers.
- Participate in implementing best practices, including the 6 Core Strategy.
- Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer to plan and implement ongoing nursing practice in-services for nurses, with the goal of meeting regulatory agency requirements.
- Arrange and provide other professional nurse in-service programs.
- Participate in implementing new clinical systems.
- Coordinate training series for new clinical staff.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to design, revise, and deliver the hospital orientation program to meet accreditation standards.
- Provide Human Resources with required documentation for personnel files.
- Provide individual supervision to RNs and MHCs by appointment.
- Supervise the Staff Education Coordinator.
- Facilitate other education programs and seminars as requested.
- Facilitate non-medical student internships and clinical rotations with colleges and universities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
