Director of Staff Education

The Director of Staff Education develops and oversees hospital-wide training and education programs including clinical education and facilitating CEUs from accrediting bodies for various professional disciplines. The primary responsibility of the individual in this role is the professional development of clinical staff through orientation and diverse educational programs. The role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic educator who is adept at working with staff at all levels of an inpatient behavioral health facility. Staff development at Bournewood is a collaborative effort, and the Director of Staff Education will guide hospital leadership and staff to meet the goal of having Bournewood be trauma-informed and person-centered. The individual in this role is expected to support this goal through education and training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and collaborating at least annually with clinical department heads and developing and implementing an annual training curriculum.
• Maintain documentation of educational descriptions and attendance.
• Provide all required documentation for filing in the individual personnel files.
• Facilitate CEU credit for all licensed professionals.
• Focus the planning and delivery of training to identified areas of competency.
• Trend compliance with CPI training, CPR attendance, and other identified priority educational activities and reports to managers staff delinquency in attendance or need to be scheduled to attend.
• Participate in implementation of best practices including but not limited to 6 Core Strategy.
• Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer in planning and implementing ongoing in-services of relating to nursing practice for all nurses with a goal of meeting all regulatory agency requirements.
• Arrange and provide other professional nurse in-service programs.
• Participate in implementation of new clinical systems.
• Coordinate training series for new clinical staff.
• Works in collaboration with Human Resources in the design, revision, and delivery of the hospital’s orientation program to meet accreditation standards.
• Provide HR with all required documentation for filing in the individual personnel files.
• Provide individual supervision to RNs and MHCs by appointment.
• Supervise the Staff Education Coordinator.
• Facilitate other education programs and seminars as requested.
• Facilitate non-medical student internships/clinical rotations with colleges and universities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Master's degree in nursing or education preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse.
• At least one year related educational experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in an inpatient behavioral health facility.
• Experience/knowledge of trauma-informed care best practices.
• At least one year of experience in nursing or education leadership.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.