Director of Clinical Education (RN)

Director Of Clinical Education

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.

Why Work For Us?

• Excellent pay with multiple incentives
• Excellent Health Benefits packages
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement program of up to $7,500 per year
• Flexible scheduling available

Benefits & Conditions:

• No waiting period for enrollment
• Three health plan options
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Disability, Critical Illness, Accident & Legal Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

Qualifications:

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