Director of Clinical Education

• The Director directs and coordinates all operations for the Clinical Educators. The Director acts as a liaison between the department and other departments, physicians, administration, hospital patients, guests and the community. The Director is responsible for all personnel assigned to these areas, capital and operational budgets, general policies and compliance with accrediting agencies.

• Responsible for providing the day-to-day management and oversight of the office of Clinical Education and providing leadership and direction to the clinical educators.
• Continually assesses and improves department's performance and maintains appropriate quality control programs. Works closely with the quality department and risk management to identify quality issues and develops action plans and lean focused process changes to address quality issues.
• Oversees coordination of clinical new employee orientation. Ensures competency through skill validations and continuous performance evaluation and review.
• Works collaboratively with all nursing departments to maximize outcomes with a systems approach.
• Promotes and contributes a positive culture that promotes staff satisfaction as well as staff growth and development.
• Directs and oversees the staff development to ensure appropriate and timely education is provided to staff to ensure quality care for organizational patient populations. Evaluates strategies and programs to measure the achievement of established goals.
• Directs and coordinates with other internal departments to formalize and provide annual mandatory training.
• Directs the development of education materials utilizing a variety of audiovisual aids and simulations to enhance adult learning.

• Bachelor of Nursing required. Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field preferred.

• Minimum three years of clinical experience. Two or more years of management/supervisory experience preferred.

• RN License in Missouri or Compact State required.

• Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching required.

• Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort.

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