What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Education & Professional Development position at Antelope Valley Medical Center?
Job Objective:
The Director of Education and Professional Development provides overall direction for physician and hospital-wide staff for Education, Training, Leadership and Professional Development initiatives. The Director is also responsible for the development and implementation of Talent Management, Change Management, Organizational Development and Organizational Effectiveness strategies. The Director leads the Training and Development team that serves to deliver exceptional educational, training and development services to achieve customer and patient satisfaction expectations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Management
- Develops and manages the department budget.
- Conducts annual assessments of hospital staff education, professional, and leadership development needs, in collaboration with unit leaders.
- Develops and implements the strategic education and development plan.
- Develops, recommends, and coordinates activities to drive an effective talent management and assessment process.
- Participates in appropriate hospital committees and task forces.
- Ensures compliance with accrediting agency requirements in order to maintain accreditation of the CME, BRN, and other disciplines.
- Serves as a subject matter expert on professional and leadership development best practices.
- Participates in the design, implementation, and maintenance of an effective facility-wide competency and career path model.
- Acts as lead consultant in change management, organizational development, and effectiveness initiatives.
- Conducts department Performance Evaluations and Career Development feedback.
- Adheres to all Antelope Valley Medical Center Compliance rules and regulations.
- Completes Compliance Awareness Training.
B. Training Implementation
- Facilitates training programs and change management initiatives
- Participates in evaluating new training technology, vendors, and services.
- Evaluates and recommends vendors to support and expand the design, development, and delivery of professional and leadership development activities.
- Provides overall direction for department functions and activities.
- Leads project and program management for professional and leadership development programs.
Education and Experience:
Education
o Bachelor degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
o Master degree in Training, Organizational Development, or related field required
Experience
o Minimum 10 years’ experience in training and development curriculum design, development and delivery; a healthcare background is desirable.
o Minimum 5 years in a people management capacity.
o Relevant experience in program and project management.
o Experience with multi-rater feedback systems and employeesurveys.
o Experience with competency and career path model designs
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
o Current CA RN License is required.
o BLS and ACLS required.
o SPHR or ASTD Certification Preferred
o Lean Sigma Certification Preferred
o Certification in multi-rater feedback systems preferred.
o Certification in talent assessment/management tools preferred
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Work is performed in the office, in other hospital departments and conference rooms, in local hotel conference rooms, and in other community
locations.
The full Job Description is located via the link provided. A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health
Department.
Salary : $68 - $109
