Director of Clinical Education (RN)

About the Role

Join Diversicare as a Director Clinical Educator and play a pivotal role in elevating patient care. This leadership opportunity allows you to assess department needs, provide critical training, and ensure our team is fully prepared to deliver top-quality care. You’ll be part of a compassion-driven culture that values trust, respect, customer focus, and strong communication. The role offers room for growth, a meaningful mission, and the chance to make a lasting impact in the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Assess department needs for training and respond accordingly.
• Orient new staff members and provide ongoing training for employees.
• Schedule training programs and in-services for all employees.
• Lecture and demonstrate procedures using motion pictures, DVDs, charts, and outside consultants/speakers when possible.
• Observe employees in practical application of procedures and conduct one-to-one training as needed.
• Supervise use of company-provided online education and monitor compliance.
• Schedule facility tours and administrative addresses to acquaint new personnel with the overall operation and interrelationships of the facility.
• Develop recruitment strategies for all positions and assist with selection for open roles.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of orientation and in-service training for all employees.
• Follow through with new employees at regular intervals to determine need for additional training and support.
• Communicate department needs to the Administrator and coordinate services within department needs, scheduling, and budget.
• Provide input to the Administrator regarding budget needs.
• Coordinate employee service awards and recognition programs.
• Monitor safe working practices; provide education and coordinate with the Safety Committee for corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and facility staff.
• Communicate with and educate staff on any new procedures.
• Assist with development of procedures using job analysis techniques.
• Support the Continuous Quality Improvement Program as needed.
• Stay current in standard practices through communication with the Health Department, CDC, etc.
• Ensure orientation to the Electronic Medical Records system with periodic review for understanding of proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Current licensure by State Board of Nursing or certified/licensed Risk Manager with at least two years of long-term care experience.
• Demonstrated success in activities dealing with the communication of technical ideas and concepts.
• Teaching/instructional experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Excellent 401k plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage.