RN Market Education Manager

Job description

Description Kindred Hospital San Antonio is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care. Job Summary Coordinates with assigned hospitals in a market, continuing education and in-service education including General Orientation. Ensures monthly education calendars are completed. Coordinates annual compliance and code of conduct training and other needed staff education. Develops short-term and long-term educational goals based on identified needs through Quality Council and annual assessments. Collaborates with managers and peers to evaluate staff competency. Essential Functions

- Develops short-term and long-term educational goals based on identified needs through Quality Council, Annual Assessments, etc.

- Develops specific orientation modules for new IP, new RN and new LVN.

- Forecasts and administers education operating budget.

- Oversees planning and coordination of continuing and in-service education for the market hospitals.

- Oversees development, planning and coordination of general hospital orientation. Coordinates with various department to include their specialty area.

- Oversees development, planning and coordination of periodic in-service training on those issues identified by the Hospital Quality Council or a designated Performance Improvement Team.

- Serves as member of Hospital Quality Council.

- Promotes adherence to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and the Corporate Compliance program by monitoring employee performance and identifying and responding to compliance issues.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

- Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software.

- Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.

- Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

- Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization and time management skills.

- Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.

- Must read, write and speak fluent English.

- Must have good and regular attendance.

- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 20%

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education

- Bachelor’s degree in nursing required

- Master’s degree or clinical specialty preferred.

Licenses/Certification

- Appropriate state licensure for registered nurse.

- BLS and ACLS certifications required

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.