Education Manager NE Full Time/Day

Kindred Healthcare•Gardena, CA

3h•$46 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital South Bay, a long-term acute care hospital, offers specialized care for extended recovery periods. We collaborate with physicians and provide 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. Our facility is conveniently located near highway 110, shopping malls, restaurants, and Recreation Park. The Education Manager plans, coordinates, and teaches continuing education and in-service education for the hospital, including General Orientation. This role involves developing a monthly education calendar, conducting corporate compliance agreement training, and other necessary staff education. The position also participates in developing short-term and long-term educational goals based on identified needs through the Quality Council and annual assessments, and collaborates with managers to evaluate staff competency.

Requirements

Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
Able to organized 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.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
BLS and ACLS certifications required
Five years of experience in an acute care Medical/Surgical and/or ICU/CCU setting.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in development of short-term and long-term educational goals based on identified needs through Quality Council, Annual Assessments, etc.
Assists Department Directors/managers with the development of specific orientation and staff competency programs.
Forecasts and administers education operating budget.
Plans and coordinates continuing and in-service education for the hospital.
Develops, plans and coordinates general hospital orientation. Coordinates with various department directors/managers to include their specialty area.
Develops, plans and coordinates periodic in-service training on those issues identified by the Hospital Quality Council or a designated Performance Improvement Team.
Creates and maintains Facility specific orientation modules for new IP, new RN and new LVN.
Develops and administers education operating budget.
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.
Develops, designs and provides for a written scope of services, departmental policies and procedures that guide and support the provision and integration of services according to mission and vision of the hospital.