Director of Clinical Education RN — Lead Training & Impact

Dvcr; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & holidays

Sick time

Disability insurance

Job summary

Diversicare in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Director Clinical Educator to lead training initiatives, orient new staff, and oversee online education compliance across the facility.

The role emphasizes developing recruitment strategies, scheduling comprehensive programs, ensuring safe practices, and maintaining documentation. A strong background in long-term care education and teaching is essential to support our compassionate, patient-centered culture.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess department training needs and respond accordingly.
• Orient new staff and provide ongoing training for employees.
• Schedule training programs and in-services for all employees.
• Lectures and demonstrates procedures; uses motion pictures, DVDs and charts; engages outside consultants when possible.
• Observe employees in practical application of procedures and provide one-to-one training as needed.
• Supervise online education and monitor compliance.
• Schedule facility tours and address administrative staff to acquaint new personnel with operations.
• Develop recruitment strategies for all positions.
• Assist with selection of open positions.
• Maintain documentation of orientation and in-service training for all employees.
• Follow through with new employees to determine training needs and support.
• Communicate department needs to Administrator and coordinate services within department, scheduling, and budget.
• Provide input to Administrator regarding budget needs.
• Coordinate employee service awards and recognition programs.
• Monitor safe working practices; coordinate with Safety Committee for actions.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families and facility staff.
• Educate staff on new procedures.
• Assist with development of procedures using job analysis techniques.
• Assist with Continuous Quality Improvement Program as needed.
• Stay current in standard practices through communication with Health Department, CDC, etc.
• Ensure orientation to Electronic Medical Records system with periodic review of documentation.

Skills

Teaching experience

Technical communication

Education

State Board Nursing Licensure

Risk Manager Certification

Job description

Diversicare in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Director Clinical Educator to lead training initiatives, orient new staff, and oversee online education compliance across the facility.

The role emphasizes developing recruitment strategies, scheduling comprehensive programs, ensuring safe practices, and maintaining documentation. A strong background in long-term care education and teaching is essential to support our compassionate, patient-centered culture.