Director of Clinical Education

Next Step Healthcare has an exciting new opportunity for a Director of Clinical Education (DCE)

The Director of Clinical Education will provide leadership to the Department of Nursing by creating a framework of educational services that promote the growth and development of the licensed and certified staff in coordination of corporate clinical education programs.

• Strives to meet the clinical educational needs of staff within the organization. Provides an annual calendar of clinical corporate educational activities for staff including educational needs identified by nursing leadership and all relevant quality improvement activities.
• Identifies essential competencies for licensed and non-licensed staff within the organization and assures appropriate educational opportunities exist to promote the growth and the development of staff.
• Plans, delivers, and evaluates educational programs conducted for clinical staff in collaboration with the clinical leadership of Next Step Healthcare to measure effectiveness.
• Provides oversight of Facility ADON/SDCs to actively participate in unit-based orientation of licensed and certified staff within the Department of Nursing. Solicits involvement of unit staff as preceptors and mentors.
• Assures all necessary, mandatory annual education (fire safety, infection control, residents rights, Hazard communication) required by regulatory standards are available for all staff; track attendance. Schedule live presentations for mandatory in-service on a rotating basis year.
• Ensure adherence to use of the Relias online training system.
• Coordinates and provides oversight of BLS, CPR, and First Aid education for direct care staff as required; offer optional training for all other employees.
• Assist in developing, implementing and conducting relevant in-service training programs as requested by the clinical leadership. Assist in identifying areas in which training is necessary.
• Participates in developing, maintaining and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the organization with regards to Employee Health and staff education.
• Assume leadership role in identifying opportunities for improvement, defining goals and developing solutions.

• Current RN license, BSN preferred, in the State of Massachusetts
• 3-5 years of clinical experience, Long Term Care preferred
• Previous Staff Development and Education experience, required
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, training and management/leadership skills
• Knowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
• Ability to travel throughout region

The successful candidate for the Director of Clinical Education role will enjoy a competitive salary, paid time off, and benefit options including 401K, life and disability plans as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage.

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then take your next step with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.