Education Manager RN

Kindred Healthcare•Paramount, CA

9d•$95,077 - $118,206•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Paramount and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 177-bed hospital. With 159 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 18-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.

Requirements

Appropriate state licensure for clinical specialty
BCLS and ACLS certifications.
Minimum of one year experience as clinical preceptor or management experience required.
Minimum five years’ experience in an acute care Medical/Surgical and/or ICU/CCU setting
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other healthcare related field
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software
Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations
Ability to maintain a good working relationship both 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 to respond quickly in emergency situations

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing or a healthcare related field preferred
Clinical Nurse Specialist Preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and teaches continuing education and in-service education for the hospital, including General Orientation.
Develops monthly education calendar.
Conducts Support Center compliance agreement training and other needed staff education.
Develops short-term and long-term educational goals based on identified needs through Quality Council and annual assessments.
Collaborates with managers and peers to evaluate staff competency.
Determines and develops short-term and long-term educational goals based on needs identified through Quality Council, Annual Assessments, specific training needs assessments, etc.
Oversees development, planning and coordination of general hospital orientation.
Coordinates with various department heads to include their specialty area.
Creates and maintains specific orientation modules for new IP, new RN and new LVN.
Develops and administers education operating budget.
Manages planning and coordination of continuing and in-service education for the hospital.
Manages development, planning and coordination of periodic in-service training on those issues identified by the Hospital Quality Council or a designated Performance Improvement Team.
Serves as member of Hospital Quality Council.
Promotes adherence to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Agreement by monitoring employee performance and identifying and responding to compliance issues.
Ensures that the hospital's employees receive compliance training and all education necessary to perform their job responsibilities, as required by the Company's Code of Business Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Agreement. Tracks training status.