Director of Clinical Education & Staff Training

Windsor House Nursing & Rehab; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation, holiday and sick time

Job summary

Diversicare is seeking a Director Clinical Educator to lead training initiatives, orient staff, and ensure high standards of patient care in a caring, compliance-focused environment.

You will design programs, supervise online education, and develop recruitment strategies while maintaining clear communication with residents, families, and staff. A nursing license and long-term care experience are required, with strong teaching skills preferred.

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

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching/Training

Nursing licensure

Job description

Diversicare is seeking a Director Clinical Educator to lead training initiatives, orient staff, and ensure high standards of patient care in a caring, compliance-focused environment.

You will design programs, supervise online education, and develop recruitment strategies while maintaining clear communication with residents, families, and staff. A nursing license and long-term care experience are required, with strong teaching skills preferred.