Director of Clinical Education (RN)

Oneonta Nursing & Rehab Center; 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

Overview

Join Diversicare as a Director Clinical Educator and Elevate Patient Care!

At Diversicare, we're more than just a company – we're a passionate community dedicated to caregiving excellence. If you're driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of patients and residents, then we invite you to be part of our extraordinary team.

Why Choose Diversicare:

• We're Proudly Agency-Free: Unlike other companies, we believe in building a direct connection with our team members, fostering trust, respect, and collaboration.

• Leadership Opportunity: As a Director Clinical Education, you will be at the forefront of assessing department needs, providing critical training, and ensuring our team is fully prepared to deliver top-quality patient care.

• Compassion-Driven Culture: At Diversicare, we value trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation, and strong communication skills. We're committed to creating a warm, caring, safe, and professional environment for both our customers and our team.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, an excellent 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, vacation, holiday, and sick time, long and short-term disability, and more.

• Impactful Role: Your responsibilities will encompass orienting new staff members, scheduling comprehensive training programs, supervising online education compliance, developing innovative recruitment strategies, and ensuring a safe working environment.

• Room for Growth: Join a dynamic environment where you can grow in your career and make a lasting impact on the healthcare industry.

• Meaningful Mission: Our mission is "Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations."

  Core Values: We are guided by five core values - Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Stewardship, as well as 12 Service Standards.

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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 motion picture, DVD’s and charts; uses outside consultants/speakers when possible.
• Observes employees in practical application of procedures and does one-to-one training as needed.
• Supervises use of company provided online education and monitors compliance.
• Schedules facility tours and addresses by administrative staff to acquaint new personnel with overall operation and interrelationships of the facility.
• Develops recruitment strategies for all positions.
• Assists with selection of open positions.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of orientation and in-service training for all employees.
• Follows through with new employees at regular intervals to determine need for additional training and support.
• Communicates department needs to Administrator and coordinates services within department need, scheduling and budget.
• Gives input to Administrator regarding budget needs.
• Coordinates employee service awards and recognition programs.
• Monitors safe working practices; provides education and coordinates with Safety Committee for corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintaining effective communication with residents, families and facility staff.
• Communicates with and educates staff on any new procedures.
• Assists with development of procedures using job analysis techniques.
• Assists with the Continuous Quality Improvement Program as needed.
• Stays current in standard practices through communication with Health Department, C.D.C., etc.
• Ensure orientation to Electronic Medical Records system with periodic review for understanding of proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Current licensure by State Board of Nursing or certified or licensed Risk Manager with at least two year’s of long-term care experience.
• Demonstrated success in activities dealing with the communication of technical ideas and concepts.
• Teaching/instructional experience preferred.

(EOE)