Director of Education, Full-Time

Description

SUMMARY: At Hospice Savannah Inc., the Director of Education is a key leader responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all educational programs for our hospice staff. This role ensures that our team possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the highest quality of care. Key responsibilities include conducting orientations for new staff and students, organizing in-service training sessions, managing skills labs, overseeing the online educational program, and facilitating ongoing professional development. The ideal candidate will consistently embody and promote Hospice Savannah’s mission, vision, and values.

CORE VALUES: The Director of Education is expected to model the Hospice Savannah Corporate Values:

• Values:
  • Excellence – I bring my best every day.
  • Accountability – I take responsibility for my own performance.
  • Compassion – I impact life’s most sacred moments.
  • Teamwork – I can’t do my job without you.
  • Stewardship – What I do today ensures tomorrow.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in nursing required

• Active RN license (state or compact)

• 5 years of clinical nursing experience

• 3 years of nursing education/teaching experience

• Proven leadership and administrative skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires moderate to intense visual concentration, reading, using a computer and reviewing patient charts. This position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills and professional demeanor. There is a moderate risk of exposure to infectious diseases, which may require special safety precautions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position works Monday through Friday with hours varying as necessary to provide adequate staff with after-hour requirements for attending meetings or functions.  This position requires some commuting between the Hospice Savannah facilities utilizing a personal vehicle.