Dir Clinical Education

Dir Clinical Education

Ready to deliver personalized, patient-centered care and build meaningful relationships with your patients and families? You'll find the perfect home for your passion and talents at Golden LivingCenters. As one of the nation's leading providers of skilled nursing care and inpatient and outpatient therapies, we're dedicated to helping people live fuller, longer and more productive lives. Our Golden LivingCenters have won more AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards than any other post-acute healthcare provider. These awards are the nation's highest for distinguished achievement in post-acute care, and they reflect the compassion, commitment and quality orientation of our caregivers. Join us! Together, we're redefining the way care is delivered with an innovative, holistic approach that considers the 'whole patient' every time.

Job ID 1940BR
Location Southaven, MS
Job Posting Title Dir Clinical Education
Job Description Plans, revises, coordinates, implements, and evaluates general orientation, nursing skills training, in-service education for nursing associates which leads to improved recruitment retention of facility staff and overall reduced turnover.
Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelors Degree

* Hold and maintain RN licensed in good standing by state in which employed

* Two years of full time experience as a licensed nurse, at least one year of which must be in the provision of direct resident care in a nursing facility and within six (6) months of employment, and prior to teaching a certification program, the Director, Clinical Education must obtain a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education in nursing courses in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing, or as established by specific state requirements

* Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software

* Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

Preferred Qualifications

* Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information

* Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels

Essential Job Functions Work cooperatively leadership in planning programs to meet training needs and regulatory requirementsParticipates in nursing associates hiring process to include responsibilities for recruitment, interviewing, and selection of these positions in collaboration with the appropriate Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing as well as works cooperatively with the business office personnel to ensure that candidate/applicant and new hire data is accurately entered and tracked in PeopleSoft which includes the opening of requisitionsEnsures the validity of certificates and their good standing for all CNAs hired. Contacts all state nurse aide registries in which associate has workedMaintains files of lesson plans for all programs taught to facility associates and ensures training records are retained per company retention policiesCoordinates general orientation for all new associates beginning the first day of employment; updates general orientation as necessary, utilizing corporate orientation guidelinesEnsures mentor (Preceptor) program is in place for continued orientation for all nursing associatesEnsures completion of Orientation Skills Return Demonstration Checklist on all new nursing associates, validating that new associates are competent to perform all resident care tasks they will be assigned prior to providing direct resident careNotify nursing associates regarding any updates or new requirements as needed from: NACS (Nurse Assistant Certification Section) or the State Board of Nursing for licensed associatesDevelop programs and lesson plans, obtain Board approval, and instruct required hours of Certified Nursing Assistant Training that enables all non-certified direct care associates to complete the program within state specific time frame of their date of hireDevelop positive relationship with government regulators, families, area healthcare community, school of nursing and other allied health programs, and the community at large on behalf of the facility
Employment Status Full - Time
Closing Statement Delivering the best possible care for our patients means building the best team. That's why we're committed to helping talented professionals like you achieve your professional goals on every level with:


* Management and clinical career ladders

* Ongoing education through Golden University

* Paid CEU and certification support

* Leadership training opportunities

* Company-paid training and certification

* Mentoring programs and more

We are always seeking skilled professionals who are ready to take pride in their work and grow their expertise. We'll reward your dedication with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off and more. Join us and contribute your energy, experience and knowledge to redefining the future of care. Apply today!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. Drug-Free Workplace.