Director Education/Training

Description Job Classification: Full-Time Regular

Purpose:

POSITION:                            Education and Training Director  

REPORTS TO:                      Administrator  
 
POSITION SUMMARY:      The Education and Training Director functions in a variety of settings to develop and maintain the clinical competency of nursing staff to care for residents/patients of various adult ages and needs. The Education and Training Director assesses the learning needs of staff, plans and implements programs to meet these needs and evaluates the outcomes. Implements facility based clinical training plans to enhance skills and abilities of the facility nursing staff. Conducts appropriate training for clinical staff. Contributes to implementation of and adherence to federal and state regulations and follows all Extendicare policies and procedures.  



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift 60 lbs. unassisted.  
  
  
• EDUCATION:  Must be a Registered Nurse                              
  

 


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:              




ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



1.      *Plans, schedules and implements clinical training for all new clinical staff. 
2.      In assistance to Regional Director of Education and Training, develop new training tools, policies and procedures.
3.      *Provides clinical modules during orientation to all employees using the appropriate materials.
 4.      *Plans, coordinates, schedules and presents inservices for all departments (mandatory, voluntary and identified needs).
5.       Coordinates, implements and maintains records of all inservicing for all staff.
6.       Coordinates the use of educational equipment and resources.
7.      *Shares �on call� status with other facility nursing managers.
8.      *Performs other staff education duties as required or directed for compliance with State and Federal Regulations.
9.       Prepares supplementary education materials as required.
10.   *Assesses the learning needs of the staff through direct observation, formal learning assessments and indirectly through review of quality improvement and/or program evaluation.
11.     Measures the impact of programs and learning activities on staff.
12.     Treats all residents, visitors, and staff with courtesy.
13.     *Attends and participates in inservice training, performance improvement (�PI�) committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed.
14.      Works overtime, holiday and weekend hours as scheduled.
15.      Assists in orientation and training of employees as assigned
 


SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:



1.         Currently licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse.
2.         Working knowledge of MDS, RAP and trigger system, care plan development and chart auditing of the nursing process.
3.         Strong oral and written communication and teaching skills.
4.         Strong organizational and time management skills.
5.         Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
6.         Meets all health requirements imposed by law.
7.         Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with resident, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.
8.         Must have current CPR certification.