Director, Education & Professional Development

About the role

The director is responsible for the overall direction of the Education department and the education and professional development of all areas within the organization. They oversee annual competencies for all staff and develop and lead leadership education and succession planning programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and responsibility for annual competencies for all staff
• Develops and leads leadership education and succession planning program for the organization
• Oversees staff development, performance, competency, performance improvement, capital and operating budgeting, and internal and external marketing and communication for the department
• Collaborates with departmental leadership related to the educational functions for unit and department Educators
• Accountable to county, state, and federal agencies in addition to other external regulatory agencies for maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or related healthcare field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Fully competent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Three years (3) clinical experience in acute care
• Two years (2) experience in training or staff development
• Two years (2) experience in leadership with increasing supervisory experience
• Experience with Leadership Development & Succession planning preferred
• Knowledgeable in regulatory requirements: federal, state, Title XXII, The Joint Commission, and California Department of Public Health

Qualifications

• Current California clinic license required (i.e. RN, CLS, LCSW, RD, PT/OT/SP)
• Current CPR required
• MAB is required to be completed on the first day of work. (Grandfathered: existing employees must complete new requirements by 6/9/2025.)