RN Clinical Educator

Boaz Nursing & Rehab Center • Boaz, AL

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About The Position

Diversicare is hiring a clinical educator to assess department training needs and prepare employees to provide quality patient care. The role includes orienting new staff, delivering ongoing instruction, coordinating training and in-services, and monitoring completion of online education. The educator also supports recruitment and selection, maintains training records, coordinates recognition programs, and promotes safe work practices. The position works with the Administrator, facility staff, residents, and families, and helps ensure staff understand procedures and 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 communicating 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 employees.
• Lecture and demonstrate procedures using motion pictures, DVDs, and charts; engage 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.
• Arrange facility tours and presentations by administrative staff to familiarize new personnel with facility operations and interrelationships.
• Develop recruitment strategies for all positions.
• Assist with selecting candidates for open positions.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of employee orientation and in-service training.
• Follow up with new employees at regular intervals to identify additional training and support needs.
• Communicate department needs to the Administrator and coordinate services based on department needs, scheduling, and budget.
• Provide input to the Administrator regarding budget needs.
• Coordinate employee service awards and recognition programs.
• Monitor safe working practices, provide education, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with the Safety Committee.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and facility staff.
• Communicate new procedures to staff and provide education on them.
• Assist in developing procedures using job analysis techniques.
• Assist with the Continuous Quality Improvement Program as needed.
• Stay current with standard practices through communication with the Health Department, CDC, and others.
• Ensure staff receive orientation to the Electronic Medical Records system and periodically review their understanding of proper documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Long-term and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed