Job SummaryThe Director of Staff Development has oversight of the department’s facility educators and directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. The Director of Staff Development must be comfortable collaborating with other departments and be knowledgeable of adult learning concepts and competency models such as the Donna Wright Competency model for initial and ongoing competencies.

　　COMPANY DESCRIPTIONFrye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.

　　Essential FunctionsDevelops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. Directs and evaluates departmental operations. Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and initial and ongoing education initiatives in the staff development department. Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits. Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth. Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care for education at all levels from novice to expert. Provides oversight of student clinical rotations and other educational programs to include externship, apprenticeship, and others. Plans educational events to ensure regulatory readiness.

　　Benefits - Wide range of benefits options! * Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs. * HSA * 401(K) retirement plan contributions * Generous Paid Time Off * Accident & Critical Illness Insurance * Prescription Assistance with OptumRx * Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft. * Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. * Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

　　Why join our team?Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

　　Minimum EducationMinimum education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing required, master’s degree in nursing or education preferred.

　　Licenses/CertificationsBLS required.Current NC RN License

　　Required SkillsRequires excellent skills in communication, educating, as well as critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must have excellent skills in organization, leadership, research, and mentoring. Conducts learning needs assessments, identifies gaps, and presents proposals to improve skill sets of staff/students. Must be able to supervise other educators and be a change agent.

　　Job: *Nursing Education

　　Organization: **

　　Title: Director of Staff Development

　　Location: NC-Hickory

　　Requisition ID: 7469-8782