Navajo Preference Employment Act: In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Staff Development assesses, plans, develops, coordinates, evaluates educational programming for Medical, Nursing, and Allied Healthcare clinical staff within the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC). Collaborates with supervisors and Clinical Administration to ensure staff has the skills, knowledge, and ability to provide a high standard of clinical patient care at TCRHCC. Develops individual learning plans to focus on improvement of skill or address remediation. The incumbent utilizes internal and external resources (i.e. nurses, physicians, clinical specialists) to assist in developing staff and evidenced based curricula for nurse and clinical education programs. This involves mentoring in the areas of clinical leadership and clinical career development while ensuring cultural sensitivity is maintained in all aspects of service; must utilize knowledge of cultural practices and beliefs and their relationships within the current health care delivery system. Directs and supervises Staff Development team to achieve organizational objectives.QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONSEducation: (Must have one of the following)MSN - Master of Science in NursingDNP - Doctor of NursingPharmD - Doctor of PharmacyExperience:Must have five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, or Ancillary job role with experience in an acute care setting and two (2) years of experience with Staff Education, teaching staff in a clinical environment, or lead educator on an education initiative. Experience must demonstrate leadership skills.License:A valid, current, full, and unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States orDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from a school recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical EducationCertification:Must have and maintain current valid certification of the following throughout employment: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart AssociationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart AssociationBecome an American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Instructor (BLS or ACLS or PALS) within 1 year from date of hireOther Skills and Abilities:A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:Positive working relationships with othersPossession of high ethical standards and no history of complaintsReliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absencesHigh level of interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with hospital staff and patients as well as outside sourcesSuperior presentation skills and the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectivelyProficient skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointSolid experience working with all levels of management; ability to provide effective individualized coachingExcellent communication skills with ability to communicate professionally both verbal and written,Proven record of excellent customer service and teamworkPossess strong current, clinical knowledge-based skill levelPossess knowledge in principles and theories of adult learningAbility to work effectively in a culturally diverse environmentCompletion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the jobMENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical:Work requires prolonged hours of sitting at a desk some walking, standing, bending, reaching, sitting, talking or hearing, using of hands to finger, handle or feel, and pushing and pulling as well as occasional need to smell or taste and intermittent stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; may require prolonged lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds in assisting in sim lab and moving medical equipment and supplies Position does involve prolonged repetitive use of both feet, both hands, grasping simple/light to both hands, grasping firm/heavy to both hands and fine dexterity of both hands. Vision requirements as follows; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to hear alarms on equipment, client calls and instructions to and from physicians/department staff. Distant travel may be required to attend meetings/conferences.Mental:Duties are wide in scope and encompass a variety of decision-making, analytical thought, and review. These duties are wide in scope and encompass a variety of decision-making situations, requires analysis, and a thorough review. The work requires the ability to deal relatively independently with the staff development tools utilized, and often to instruct or direct staff members. The work requires diversity in professional nursing and management knowledge.Physical:May be subject to intermittent wet/humid conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and intermittent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electric shock, risk of radiation exposure and vibration. The typical noise level is moderate.RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and maintains the program philosophy, goals, and policies of the Staff Development Department to ensure alignment with TCHRCC’s mission and goals. Serves as an educational consultant to departments, task forces, committees and projects related to policy, procedure, and professional staff development. Committees may include: Performance Improvement (PI) Committee, Code Blue Committee, and Blood Utilization Review (BUR) Committee.Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities.Coordinates, collaborates, and facilitates mandatory clinical training for the hospital, including new employee orientation, annual clinical mandatories, the Joint Commission (TJC) survey preparation, bio-medical and clinical information technology product rollouts, etc.Supervises and leads the Staff Development staff to ensure professional, timely and effective delivery of evidenced-based educational courses, in-services, and other related educational activities. Guides instructors in the development of curriculum, designing and defining instructional strategies and objectives, and evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs.Evaluates outcomes of the education programs and utilizes findings for continued improvement.Develops and maintains a department budget to meet department needs, provides a monthly TCRHCC activity calendar of educational events, and provides monthly reports to Human Resources and Nursing.Develops a working relationship with multiple clinical disciplines, collaborating and communicating effectively with staff across TCRHCC to accomplish goals and objectives for professional staff development.Assists clinical staff in identifying and enhancing clinical skills and strengths to be experts and serve as instructors, super-users, or preceptors (i.e. American Heart Association instructors, bio-medical equipment super-users, or new employee preceptors).Develops and utilizes a plan for clinical orientation of new personnel including Medical, Nursing, and Allied Healthcare clinical staff. The plan must include the regulatory and organizational requirements for new clinical staff members.Develops class content to include didactic coursework and hands-on experiences and lessons in professional clinical responsibility. Including developing evidenced-based educational programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements the Arizona State Board of Nursing, American Nurses Association, and other applicable clinical Professional Associations that direct or guide practice e.g. American Association Operating Room Nurses (AORN), American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).Oversees the assessment, planning, development, and implementation of educational programs in collaboration with Department Heads and Clinical Administration to improve the clinical competence of TCRHCC clinical staff. This involves the coordination in offering required educational courses for programs including TCRHCC’s Trauma and SANE/SART programs.Works with Nurse Supervisors and Department Heads to recommend educational strategies for the implementation of clinical standards; develops, monitors, and manages Clinical affiliation agreements; and facilitates the process for applying for continuing education units (CEU) for courses provided at TCRHCC.Directs, collaborates, and/or coordinates educational program activities with outside agencies including educational institutions and other professional facilities.Promotes improved disease management and performance of procedures (i.e. starting an IV) among healthcare professionals by identifying clinical educational opportunities within and outside the organization; with intent to increase clinical skills and knowledge, and to enhance the delivery of patient care.Assists in developing and designing a focused clinical remediation program, including the development of individualized learning plans and goals, and monitoring the progression. Uses appropriate clinical models, theoretical framework, and best practices to conduct, redefine, and assist in the design and implementation of clinical core competencies.Maintains TCRHCC certification and recognition as an American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center by organizing and maintaining AHA course record documents and instructor files. Serves as, or designates department staff to serve as, TCHRCC’s AHA Training Center Coordinator (TCC). Understands the TCC’s role and responsibilities in coordinating, conducting, and evaluating the AHA courses and affiliated training sites and instructors.Oversees the utilization of, and/or application of, appropriate learning technologies, including Simulation Lab, and Learning Management System (i.e. Brainshark).Promotes and cultivates positive relationships with academic programs to foster positive image and relationship with TCRHCC.Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering face piece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield.Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates)Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction.Performs other related duties as assigned.#J-18808-Ljbffr