Market Director Clinical Education

Conifer Health Solutions•Harlingen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Market Director, Clinical Education is responsible for executing Tenet’s organizational educational strategic plan. They are a leader, mentor, consultant, and subject matter expert regarding education regulations and standards. The Market Director, Clinical Education plans, revises, implements, monitors, and evaluates education programs and activities for the Tenet Market across all clinical disciplines. In this role the Director oversees market and facility clinical educators, department operations, and the coordination of educational activities. They work collaboratively with team members, department Directors, Medical Staff, hospital employees, and other organizational leaders.

Requirements

MSN and graduate of an accredited school of nursing
5 years nursing experience
3 years in a clinical leadership role
Current state licenses
AHA BLS

Nice To Haves

Teaching and staff development experience

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates market/facility/departmental activities in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and within Tenet corporate/facility policies
Actively participates in interprofessional collaboration to achieve high patient/family satisfaction related to overall nursing quality of care, teamwork, and communication
Ensures policies/procedures reflect current practice; validating that practice is current and evidenced-based
Interviews, making hiring recommendations, leads, manages, develops, and coaches staff
Completes employee evaluations and maintain/updates department competencies
Promotes professional development and encourages nursing staff to attain certification, and other activities that promote professional practice
Works collaboratively with Tenet CI team to ensure projects and implementations are executed
Oversees the coordination and provision of ongoing staff development programs, performance improvement initiatives, and special projects related to staff education and professional development
Works with the National Director and Market Directors to identify and develop high-risk, low volume clinical competencies that are reviewed and updated annually and as needed
Coordinates, implements, and maintains a systematic process for nursing competency creation and review
Oversees the evaluation of programs and other educational/professional development offerings for improvement
Oversees learning needs assessment (annually and ad hoc) and the development educational programs based on needs
Provides performance metrics to Department Director
Oversees creation and implementation of education action plans based on survey findings (actual and readiness)
Reviews needs assessment and assists with creating of strategic plan for education and CI
Manages overall program activities, including human and monetary resources
Ensures that educational activities are congruent with the organization’s mission, vision, and goals
Actively participates in the Group Clinical Education Advisory Board projects that enhance nursing excellence and professional development
Maintains knowledge regarding organizational, regulatory, and Tenet educational requirements initiatives and communicates pertinent information timely and appropriately
Ensures compliance with nursing education and oversees .edu assignments and other mandatory training
Assumes accountability for special projects as assigned
Teaches/transfer knowledge/information to team members
Manages CEU application process
Incorporates LEAN methodology into daily practice
Manages affiliation agreements and oversees clinical instructors and students
Creates and maintains collaborative working relationships with affiliated schools
Participates in developing, planning, and presenting formal CE offerings of the hospital
Works directly with Nursing Directors and Coordinators to provide guidance for specific educational needs
Responsible for the continuing education approval process