Market Director - Clinical Education

Organizes, plans, develops, implements, and maintains educational programs, clinical projects, and staff development activities for facility as well as educational oversight for all standards/regulations regarding TJC, CMS and DHEC. In this role, the Director oversees market and facility clinical educators, department operations, and the coordination of educational activities. Serves as a resource person and liaison for facility associates and the community.

Responsibilities
- Plans, develops, and maintains the hospital education program to include annual education needs assessment for staff, plans and schedules educational activities as needed according to assessment results, PA&I reports, EOC reports and for new procedures and equipment

- Directs and coordinates market/facility/departmental activities in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and within Tenet corporate/facility policies

- Coordinates new employee, agency, contractor, student and volunteer orientation and training. Assists in the development of the orientation program each month and as needed. Coordinates the documentation of participation in orientation programs with Human Resources and Department Directors

- Investigates education resources through personal network, brochures, journals, etc., on an ongoing basis based on identified hospital staff needs

- Identify and seize real time education/mentoring opportunities. Develop, assess and evaluate educational needs assessment

- Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications
Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

Preferred: MSN

Experience:

Required: 5 years related experience required; 3 years in a clinical leadership role. Knowledge of general nursing theories and practices. Nursing education and/or staff development. Ability to manage and teaching and to effectively motivate and supervise others. Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards related to CMS, TJC, DHEC and other accrediting bodies.

Preferred: Teaching and staff development experience.

Certifications:

Required: Current state unrestricted RN license and AHA BLS.

Preferred: PALS Instructor. Advanced certification in specialty field and/or participation in processional organization(s) encouraged.