Director of Clinical Education

Director of Clinical Education

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate education and training programs
• Incorporate company produced material and vendor material as appropriate instruction material and training aids into existing in-service and training programs as deemed necessary
• Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the education programs
• Develop, evaluate, and control the quality for in-service and education programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Secure, develop, and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to educational programs
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of developing and directing the education programs
• Work with the organization as necessary and implement recommended changes as required or indicated
• Develop, direct, and coordinate in the planning and scheduling of orientation programs for newly hired personnel to their positions, the facility’s policies and procedures, resident rights and responsibilities, etc.
• Coordinate in-service activities and programs with all departments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Vice President of Clinical Services regarding facility education needs.
• Assesses continuing education needs and opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities
• Provides in-service education sessions as needed.
• Educate facility personnel in different areas such as : disease processes and assessment skills
• Facilitate problem solving and open communications with the nursing staff.
• Assist nursing personnel to act in compliance with corporate policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance with resident record documentation, as directed.
• Act as a resource person for nursing personnel and other staff.
• Ensure effective interactions with patients and families.
• Ensure compliance with residents rights policies and work with families and other staff, as needed, to resolve grievances.
• Actively participate in the quality improvement process for the organization
• Attend and participate in department / facility meetings, as required.
• Act in compliance with the corporation, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical competency.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Participate in and / or provide in-service educations sessions.
• Participates in the facility Falls Program and Pressure sore Program as needed.
• Embrace the corporation’s core values and incorporate them into the daily job function.
• Demonstrate response and compassion in every interaction.
• Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s Degree or higher from accredited university - preferred.

Experience

Must have a minimum four (4) to (10) years nursing experience preferred in a setting serving the same age / type of resident population served by this facility.

Specific Requirements

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active RN / license to practice as a Nurse in this state.