Education Director - Nursing

County of Bucks

• $80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education preferred
  • Minimum three years of nursing experience
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
  • One year of recent experience in a licensed nursing facility
  • Certification as a Nursing Home Infection Preventionist per CDC requirements

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and update orientation programs for new nursing staff
  • Assess learning needs of nursing and facility personnel
  • Develop training initiatives on resident care best practices
  • Coordinate annual in-service programs for all departments
  • Evaluate effectiveness of in-service educational sessions
  • Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to assess training needs
  • Record and maintain employee training records for compliance

Benefits

  • Participate in professional development opportunities
  • Work in a collaborative environment with healthcare professionals
  • Engagement in meaningful work improving resident care
  • Structured support system through HR and administration initiatives
  • Participate in health and wellness initiatives for staff
Full Job Description
JOB TITLE:

Education Director

JOB CODE:

599

DEPARTMENT:

NM Admin

UNION:

00

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

GRADE:

99POSITION SUMMARY:
Organizes and facilitates orientation and educational programs, coordinating health care human resources and Infection Control.
Reference: PA Code §201.20.Staff Development

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducts and updates the orientation program for all new nursing staff and collaborates with Supervisors and ADONs to evaluate the performance of new nursing personnel.
  • Assesses the learning needs of the licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and other facility personnel.
  • Develop training initiatives to advise employees on best practices related to resident care.
  • Coordinate annual in-service programs, for all departments each calendar year which includes State/Federal mandatory in-services.
  • Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of an outline of the material presented at each in-service session including the evaluating of effectiveness.
  • Participates in interdepartmental meetings to assess and coordinate needs for in-service.
  • Collaborates with the ADONs on implementing clinical initiatives.
  • Utilize County HRIS to maintain records of all employee training including in-services, virtual training, EHR initiatives, and Electronic Health Records on all employees for regulatory compliance.
  • Enlists, maintains and coordinates use of educational resources, i.e. instructors, lecturers, demonstrations and audiovisual equipment.
  • Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of an outline of the material presented at each educational session.
  • Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of a method for evaluating the effectiveness of each educational session.
  • Coordinates computer-based training related to Electronic Health Record and EHR initiatives.
  • Supports County Human Resources (HR) and the Neshaminy Manors' internal training and development functions.
  • Communicates information relevant to staffing levels, leaves of absence, and new hire probationary progress tracking with Neshaminy Manor Administration and HR.
  • Conduct interviews with the Human Resource Specialist to identify qualified candidates.
  • Collaborates Neshaminy Manor Administration and HR with the labor management process; risk management and safety; recruiting and retention; employee recognition; health and wellness initiatives; and team building.
  • Functions as the secondary Infection Control Preventionist.
  • Provide desk or cart coverage twice weekly.
  • Functions as Manager on Duty within a rotational basis on-site.
  • Performs other duties as required.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education preferred with a minimum of three years' nursing experience. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
  • Minimum of one year recent experience in a licensed nursing facility. Experience should include varied responsibilities such as direct patient care, supervision, and staff development.
  • Certified as a Nursing Home Infection Preventionist, as per the CDC course requirements.

Position:

Education Director

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Pushing

X

Climbing

Crouching

X

Pulling

X

Crawling

X

Kneeling

X

Handling

X

Standing

X

Sitting

X

Talking

X

Turning

X

Reaching

X

Hearing

X

Seeing

X

Color Vision

Depth Perception

X

Mobility

X

Lifting: (Check one)

Carrying: (Check one)

Sedentary

(Up to 10 lbs)

Sedentary

(Up to 10 lbs)

Light

(Up to 20 lbs)

Light

(Up to 20 lbs)

X

Medium

(Up to 50 lbs)

X

Medium

(Up to 50 lbs)

Heavy

(Up to 100 lbs)

Heavy

(Up to 100 lbs)

Very Heavy

(Over 100 lbs)

Very Heavy

(Over 100 lbs)

Aptitudes: (Check all that apply)

Form perception

X

Problem solving

X

Motor coordination

X

Working speed (ex.wpm)

X

Finger dexterity

X

Manual dexterity

Computer/VDT ability

X

General learning ability

X

Clerical perception

X

Environmental Conditions: (Check all that apply)

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Temperature changes

X

Wet conditions

X

Humid conditions

X

Exposure to fumes

X

Exposure to blood and body fluids

X

Noise and vibration

X

Exposure to chemicals

X

Poor ventilation

X

Inclement weather conditions;

Inside/outside weather conditions

X

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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