Director of Education Full Time

Company: Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

We are continuing our COVID-19 best practices. You may expect to have more digital experiences in the Kindred interview process. Director of Education Full Time Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description

IT'S SIMPLE. You want to work in a hospital setting where you are valued and appreciated - where you receive respect from your superiors and co-workers as well as the patients you treat. You want to be challenged by your job without being overwhelmed by it. You want to play an instrumental role in helping a patient recover, sometimes against strong odds, and go home. What you want is Kindred Healthcare. Our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Join us! This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Director of Education who consistently seeks personal challenge and professional rewards. Kindred Healthcare offers a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. The staff is close-knit and supportive. You'll be guided by charismatic leaders who will inspire you to achieve the extraordinary.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and teaching the continuing and in-service education for the hospital. This includes general hospital orientation and training on issues identified by the Hospital Quality Council or a Performance Improvement Team Plan as well as education required under the Corporate Compliance Agreement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop short-term and long-term educational goals/objectives based on department's specific needs; develop Annual Education Plan and prepare evaluation; provide continuing education related to the care of Adults and/or other age groups.
• Assist Department Managers in developing and implementing job-specific competencies; maintain education information for regulatory agency review; compile and maintain an accurate and complete education record on each employee
• Investigate and plan in-services for new techniques, practices, equipment and products; develop/implement in-house CPR Program i.e. ACLS, BLS, Heartsaver
• Develop and update Education Department Policies and Procedures; report Education Statistics to the Quality Council and Environment of Care Committee
• Serve as consultant to the Hospital Quality Council and function as supervisor for the Electronic Medical Record system DOE Director of Education Education Director
  Qualifications
  
  Qualifications:Education:Bachelors degree in nursing or other healthcare related field.Masters degree in nursing or a healthcare related field preferred.Additional state requirements as applicable.Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.Licenses/Certification:Appropriate state licensure for clinical specialty. BCLS and ACLS certifications.Clinical Nurse Specialist Preferred.Experience:Minimum two years experience as clinical preceptor or management experience required.Minimum five years experience in an acute care Medical/Surgical and/or ICU/CCU setting. If you are a current Kindred/RehabCare employee Click Here . What is your favorite Kindred Core 6 value and how have you seen it at work? 0:47 Hi, my name is Melissa Brown and I work with the talent acquisition te--- Benefits & Recognition Our goal is to offer valuable compensation and incentive programs that enables us to attract, reward, retain, and motivate highly qualified individuals. Compensation can include bonus plans and recognition for going above & beyond. Healthcare We offer a variety of Health Savings Account (HSA) and PPO plan options. 401(k) Plan Employees can contribute pre-tax dollars through payroll deduction. Paid Time Off Your work/life balance is important to us. We offer our employees a flexible Paid Time Off program. Wellness Program We offer tools, resources and support for weight loss, stress reduction, smoking cessation and making overall healthier choices. Community Community involvement is consistent with our company's principles and with our mission of customer service and quality care. You have high standards. So do we. Find your future with Kindred, the country's largest provider of post-acute care. A career here will allow you to learn, thrive and grow in a positive and supportive environment where your input matters. Join us and see all that you can accomplish when you combine your talent, skills and dedication with a highly successful and compassionate healthcare leader. Get the latest job openings based on your skills and background sent directly to your inbox. Connect with Our Recruiters Share some preliminary info about yourself and we will contact you to discuss your career and future opportunities.

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