System Director Education in Munster, Indiana at Powers Health

Job Description:

The System Director of Education provides strategic and operational leadership for system-wide education, clinical education, competency management, medical education, professional development, and clinical career advancement programs across Powers Health. This position establishes strategic direction, governance, standards, and performance expectations for education functions throughout the organization. The System Director has direct leadership responsibility for Directors and other education leaders and is accountable for developing and maintaining an integrated system-wide education strategy that supports patient safety, quality outcomes, regulatory and accreditation requirements, workforce development, employee engagement, professional growth, and organizational priorities. Collaborates with executive leadership, clinical and operational leaders, Medical Staff leadership, Human Resources, Quality, Patient Safety, and academic partners to identify current and future learning and workforce development needs. Ensures education and competency programs are evidence-based, measurable, standardized where appropriate, and aligned with the strategic objectives of Powers Health. Provides system-level oversight of HealthStream and other Learning Management Systems, medical education, clinical education, competency assessment and validation, continuing education, employee development, and clinical career ladder programs. The System Director establishes accountability measures and evaluates the effectiveness of education programs through education compliance, competency outcomes, quality and patient safety indicators, workforce metrics, employee feedback, and other relevant data. The position promotes innovation, consistency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all Powers Health entities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare education, clinical education, nursing professional development or a related healthcare leadership function with demonstrated experience leading managers and/or directors.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction, exercise independent judgment and lead systemwide initiatives.
• Knowledge of clinical education, competency assessment, adult learning, professional development and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems; HealthStream experience preferred.
• Experience with medical education and/or clinical career advancement programs preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, presentation and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others, build collaborative relationships, and prioritize competing organizational needs.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Epic.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS)

Your Extraordinary Career Starts Here

We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, Powers Health offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources, and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Wellness program, including free screenings
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reward and recognition programs

Join our team of healthcare professionals at Powers Health. Apply today!