RN Clinical Educator

Diversicare of Tupelo, LLC•Tupelo, MS

About The Position

Diversicare is hiring an RN Clinical Educator, described in the posting as a Director Clinical Educator, to assess training needs and prepare staff to provide high-quality patient care. The position supports employee orientation and ongoing education, training compliance, recruitment and selection, workplace safety, and effective communication with residents, families, and facility staff. The role also contributes to budgeting, employee recognition, procedure development, continuous quality improvement, and education on the Electronic Medical Records system.

Requirements

Current licensure by a State Board of Nursing, or certification or licensure as a Risk Manager.
At least two years of long-term care experience.
Demonstrated success in activities involving communication of technical ideas and concepts.

Nice To Haves

Teaching or instructional experience.

Responsibilities

Assess department training needs and respond accordingly.
Orient new staff members and provide ongoing employee training.
Schedule training programs and in-services for all employees.
Lecture and demonstrate procedures using motion pictures, DVDs, and charts, and use outside consultants or speakers when possible.
Observe employees applying procedures and provide one-to-one training as needed.
Supervise use of company-provided online education and monitor compliance.
Schedule facility tours and presentations by administrative staff to acquaint new personnel with facility operations and interrelationships.
Develop recruitment strategies for all positions.
Assist with selection for open positions.
Maintain appropriate documentation of orientation and in-service training for all employees.
Follow up with new employees at regular intervals to determine whether they need additional training and support.
Communicate department needs to the Administrator and coordinate services according to department needs, scheduling, and budget.
Provide the Administrator with input regarding budget needs.
Coordinate employee service awards and recognition programs.
Monitor safe working practices, provide education, and coordinate with the Safety Committee on corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and facility staff.
Communicate new procedures to staff and educate them about those procedures.
Assist with developing procedures using job analysis techniques.
Assist with the Continuous Quality Improvement Program as needed.
Stay current in standard practices through communication with the Health Department, CDC, and others.
Ensure staff orientation to the Electronic Medical Records system and periodically review understanding of proper documentation.