Clinical Education Director (RN) - Elevate Patient Care

Diversicare; Oneonta (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversicare seeks a Director Clinical Educator to drive training and orientation for staff across our Alabama facilities. You will assess training needs, deliver programs, and oversee online education compliance to ensure top-quality patient care.

You will also develop recruitment strategies, monitor safety practices, and coordinate with facility leadership to align education with budget and standards. This role emphasizes growth, compliance, and excellent service in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Teaching/instructional experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in communicating technical ideas and concepts.
• Current licensure by State Board of Nursing or certification as Risk Manager or related credential is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses department needs for training and responds accordingly.
• Orients new staff members and provides on-going training for employees.
• Schedules training programs and in-services for all employees.
• Lectures and demonstrates procedures, using visual aids and outside consultants when possible.
• Observes employees in practical application of procedures and provides one-to-one training as needed.
• Supervises use of online education and monitors compliance.
• Coordinates facility tours and orientations for new personnel.
• Develops recruitment strategies for all positions.
• Assists with selection of open positions.
• Maintains documentation of orientation and in-service training for all employees.
• Follows up with new employees to determine need for additional training and support.
• Communicates department needs to Administrator and coordinates services within department budget.
• Offers input to Administrator regarding budget needs.
• Coordinates employee service awards and recognition programs.
• Monitors safe working practices; coordinates with Safety Committee for corrective actions.
• Maintains effective communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Educates staff on new procedures and documentation requirements.
• Assists with development of procedures using job analysis techniques.
• Contributes to Continuous Quality Improvement program as needed.
• Stays current in standard practices through external health authorities.

Skills

Teaching/instructional experience

Communication of technical ideas

Education

Current licensure by State Board of Nursing or certified or licensed Risk Manager

Job description

Diversicare seeks a Director Clinical Educator to drive training and orientation for staff across our Alabama facilities. You will assess training needs, deliver programs, and oversee online education compliance to ensure top-quality patient care.

You will also develop recruitment strategies, monitor safety practices, and coordinate with facility leadership to align education with budget and standards. This role emphasizes growth, compliance, and excellent service in long-term care.