Director of Education ( RN )

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, and direct all in-service educational programs throughout the community in accordance with current applicable state, federal and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator/Executive Director to ensure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. What you will do: Plan, develop, direct, evaluate and coordinate educational and on-the-job training programs for all community employees and volunteers. Maintain and work in conjunction with the infection control nurse to follow up with appropriate education when/where necessary. Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc. pertinent to in-service educational records. Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance, subject records, etc. Participate in MDQI to have knowledge of identified trends and needs for action plans that may be required. Develop, direct, and schedule refresher training, as necessary, for assigned staff and licensed professional personnel, based upon core competencies. Provide training as necessary/required. Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in OSHA, CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, infection control and blood borne pathogen standards. Minimum Qualifications: Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse in this state. Minimum 1 year in a teaching or instructor position with experience planning and developing new programs Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be eligible or willing to obtain qualifications to coordinate a State Approved Certified Nurse Aide Training program. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner. Position Highlights and Benefits: Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay Referral Program Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually! Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE! Day-1 low cost medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.