Director of Clinical Education (RN)

Brickyard Healthcare•Valparaiso, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Education is a nurse with a passion for education which ensures the best quality of care for our residents. The DCE is primarily responsible for encouraging the personal well-being and professional growth of all employees while ensuring current training and in-service education. This encompasses collaboration with the Senior DCE, clinical and ancillary department heads to ensure that ongoing education and development is implemented and maintained by conducting on-site education and staff improvement training sessions, which ensures that issues surrounding compliance are satisfied.

Requirements

Licensed RN in good standing required
Currently licensed by the State of Indiana
Must hold and maintain a current CPR certification
Minimum three (3) years full-time nursing experience
Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information
Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels

Nice To Haves

Experience in long term healthcare, preferred
Minimum one (1) year experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing, preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses learning needs and mandatory in-service data to meet needs and regulatory guidelines.
Implements, communicates, and evaluates the monthly and annual training plans.
Demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well with a diverse population.
Develops specific teaching plans and programs to cover training needs for all roles on a regular and as needed basis.
Maintain master copies of facility policy/procedure manuals and communications books
Works with the Director of Nursing (DON) to ensure quality of care is held to highest standard and all facility policies and procedures are carried out by every staff member.
Participates in Quality Assurance Program related to the education and infection control program.
Conduct CPR courses as needed to maintain facility policy and/or regulatory compliance
Conduct TB certification classes and maintain records that meet regulatory compliance.
Combining strong clinical skills with a compassionate, engaged personality and a dedication to ensuring exceptional patient outcomes and a high degree of patient satisfaction.