We are seeking a Registered Nurse to assist with all clinical training needs for our Aiken employees. The Director of Clinical Education is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within Your Health Organization. This position requires a strong clinical background and exceptional leadership skills to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with leadership and staff across departments to identify training needs, develop innovative learning solutions, and ensure that all staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional patient care. This role involves mentoring and coaching staff, promoting a positive learning environment during educational opportunities, and driving process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
This position will be working in the Aiken office daily. This is a full-time, salary-based8-hr position (8:00AM-5:00PM) (Monday-Friday).
What Are We Looking For? Your Health is currently looking for a Director of Clinical Education to join our growing primary care family. A successful Director of Clinical Education will be able to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without
notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, and/or eliminate function(s).
Areas of Responsibility: - Serve as a clinical resource and role model, providing education, mentorship, and clinical guidance to the interdisciplinary team.
- Promote and advance the integration of evidence-based practice into clinical care through education and support.
- Promote understanding and comprehensive implementation of proactive and preventative patient centered practices as outlined by best practice recommendations
- Perform routine comprehensive assessment to identify staff education needs.
- Stay current with emerging research and technologies in clinical education, incorporating findings into program development to ensure cutting-edge practices are utilized.
- Design, implement, and evaluate innovative learning solutions to address gaps in knowledge and skills.
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and adjust as needed.
- Analyze training outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and patient care quality metrics.
- Stay informed and knowledgeable of state and federal regulations, clinical guidelines, and scopes of practice to ensure adherence to evidenced based standards of care.
- Educate staff on current regulations, policies, and evidence-based practice standards, ensuring comprehension and application to patient care.
- Collaborate with leadership and clinical teams to develop and implement protocols that support best practice guidelines, reduce clinical risk, and promote safe, quality care.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of training programs that promote essential skills and best practices for addressing health concerns across various patient care settings.
- Lead hands-on workshops, simulations, and assessments to ensure clinicians demonstrate proficiency in required clinical skills.
- Support the creation and maintenance of competency checklists to track clinician performance, identify gaps, and guide ongoing professional development.
- Facilitate opportunities for staff to grow professionally, including continuing education, and advanced certifications roles.
- Develop and deliver training programs tailored to different clinical roles.
- Ensure awareness and understanding of the Company apprenticeship programs
- Partner with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify and prioritize training initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with external vendors to enhance learning opportunities and professional development of the interdisciplinary team.
- Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages collaboration and excellence throughout the interdisciplinary team.
- Perform general administrative tasks and support other staff as needed.
- Utilize the company's software systems to enhance patient care and staff efficiency.
- Participate in coaching calls.
- Perform other duties as requested or required, in the sole discretion of the Company.
Qualifications - Current RN Licensure. License must be in good standing.
- A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience.
- A Master's Degree in Nursing Education or a related field is preferred.
- Certification in Nursing Professional Development (CNPD) or a related field; preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate expertise in adult education principles and methodologies.
- Experience in developing and delivering online or blended learning programs.
- Must be proficient in utilizing technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to manage and demonstrate effective leadership skills.
- Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Team player with ability to manage multiple responsibilities and demonstrate sound judgment.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and is in good working order.
