Education Manager RN

Kindred Healthcare•Paramount, CA

1d•$95,077 - $118,206

About The Position

The Education Manager RN plans, coordinates, and teaches continuing and in-service education for the hospital, including general orientation. The role develops a monthly education calendar, conducts Support Center compliance agreement training and other needed staff education, and establishes short- and long-term educational goals based on identified needs. The manager collaborates with managers and peers to evaluate staff competency. The position oversees hospital orientation and continuing education, coordinates with department heads on specialty-area content, and develops orientation modules for new IP, RN, and LVN staff. It also develops and administers the education operating budget, serves on the Hospital Quality Council, and monitors employee performance to support compliance with the company's Code of Business Conduct and Corporate Compliance Agreement. The manager ensures required compliance and job-related training is delivered and tracks training status. Travel is limited.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or another healthcare-related field.
Appropriate state licensure for the clinical specialty.
BCLS and ACLS certifications.
At least one year of experience as a clinical preceptor or in management.
At least five years of experience in an acute-care Medical/Surgical and/or ICU/CCU setting.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization, and time-management skills.
Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing or a healthcare-related field.
Clinical Nurse Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

Determine and develop short- and long-term educational goals based on needs identified through the Quality Council, annual assessments, and specific training needs assessments.
Oversee the development, planning, and coordination of general hospital orientation.
Coordinate with department heads to include their specialty-area content.
Create and maintain orientation modules for new IP, RN, and LVN staff.
Develop and administer the education operating budget.
Manage planning and coordination of continuing and in-service education for the hospital.
Manage periodic in-service training on issues identified by the Hospital Quality Council or a designated Performance Improvement Team.
Serve as a member of the Hospital Quality Council.
Promote adherence to the company's Code of Business Conduct and Corporate Compliance Agreement by monitoring employee performance and identifying and responding to compliance issues.
Ensure employees receive required compliance training and education necessary to perform their job responsibilities, and track training status.
Collaborate with managers and peers to evaluate staff competency.