Director, Clinical Education

Responsible for coordinating and directing the clinical/non-clinical, and administrative functions in the hospital as it relates to education.  Supporting/implementing educational processes identified by the department heads.  Ensures objectives and standards are met in relation to patient care, human resources and budget expectations. Position Relationships: Responsible to: Chief Nursing Office, Workers Supervised:  Nursing and Members of the clinical healthcare team. Interrelationships: Has frequent contact with the Executive Leadership Team, Department Directors & Manager, Members of the Medical Staff, patients & the general public.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, registered as a nurse in the State of California
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required, Master of Science degree in Nursing or related healthcare field preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and communicate ( in-person and/or via telephone/intercom) effective in English.
• Additional language(s) preferred

Skills

• Basic – Intermediate computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of clinical/non-clinical statistics e.g. FTE’s, Hours Per Patient Day, Nursing Cost, …
• Knowledge of the budgetary and capital request process.
• Knowledge of unit-specific benchmarks e.g. Value Based Purchasing, Core Measures, Customer Satisfaction..
• Proficient in nursing theory and practice.
• Knowledgeable in principles of management and personnel administration.
• Knowledgeable in principles of department/facility/organizational accreditation/certification.

Regulatory Requirements

General Requirements

• Current California RN license
• Minimum nursing degree required: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Preferred nursing degree:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• BCLS
• ACLS
• CCRN preferred
• Minimum three years acute nursing experience.