Group Director of Professional Development and Education
About The Position
Reporting to the Group Chief Nursing Officer with a matrix reporting relationship to the other Chief Nursing Officers in the Market, the Director of Professional Development and Education (PD&E) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the functions of the Professional Development & Education Department, TB Mask Fit Testing and Library across the Central Valley Market. These responsibilities include education and training program support for ancillary departments and the total education program for the Nursing Division - orientation, in-service, continuing education and consultation, HealthStream administration, Staff required certifications (BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NRP, PALS, etc.), new products training, critical care internship program, ETP Grant administration, oversight of TB Mask Fit testing annual compliance and coordination of Library support and Medical Staff publication requirements. Programs are based on needs assessment information collected from a variety of resources (see Section I, E). The Director oversees the activities of the Professional Development Educators, and requires a broad knowledge of clinical and administrative requirements, Board of Register Nurses (BRN) guidelines and accreditation/licensure standards. Provides educational oversight for all standards/regulations in regards to TJC, CMS, CDPH, and DHEC. Responsibility for budget and managing staff. Serves as a resouce person and liaison for facility associates and the community.
Requirements
- Computer/PC literate (word-processing, graphics)
- 5 years of related experience, minimum 1 year experience in teaching in clinical and/or classroom setting, and 2+ years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- Current Registered Nursing license for the state of California.
- BLS; ACLS.
Nice To Haves
- Experience utilizing a simulator for training preferred.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS instructor preferred.
- Advanced certification in specialty field and/or participation in professional organization(s) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the functions of the Professional Development & Education Department, TB Mask Fit Testing and Library across the Central Valley Market.
- Education and training program support for ancillary departments and the total education program for the Nursing Division - orientation, in-service, continuing education and consultation
- HealthStream administration
- Staff required certifications (BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NRP, PALS, etc.)
- New products training
- Critical care internship program
- ETP Grant administration
- Oversight of TB Mask Fit testing annual compliance
- Coordination of Library support and Medical Staff publication requirements
- Oversees the activities of the Professional Development Educators
- Provides educational oversight for all standards/regulations in regards to TJC, CMS, CDPH, and DHEC.
- Responsibility for budget and managing staff.
- Serves as a resouce person and liaison for facility associates and the community.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
- Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
- Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
- Registered nurses - Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) - 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
