Our Medical Center is a 214-bed facility located in the state of Washington, provides a full complement of medical services including the only open-heart surgery, advanced imaging, comprehensive robotics, state-of-the-art neurosurgery, and CARF accredited inpatient rehabilitation ranked in the Top 10 percent of the nation. Staffed by approximately 750 full and part-time employees, the hospital offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital provides one of only two single stay cardiac units in the State of Washington. Our Medical Center is a Level I Cardiac and Level II Stroke center, with a Level III trauma designation, and a commitment to continuous reinvestment in state-of-the-art technology.

The Education Director supports the hospital’s mission by:

• • Providing appropriate quality education programs to meet the needs of patients and their families, hospital staff members, and the community. 
• • Responsible and accountable for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating education care programs for the facility. 
• • Demonstrates professional practice through implementation of evidence based practices. 
• • Implements programs to improve the delivery of patient care, establishes relationships with professional and/or health related groups in the community, works effectively with others, and makes significant contributions to the nursing profession. 
• • Provides, promotes and supports a professional environment that utilizes effective delegation of responsibility. Effectively utilizes lines of authority and lines of communication as depicted on organizational chart. 
• • Assists and supports supervisors and Orthopedics Service Line Supervisor in achieving departmental goals.
• • Collaborates with ancillary departments to achieve care goals. 
• The educational objective seeks to incorporate the following priorities in program design: 
• • Compliance education
• • Educational needs expressed through performance improvement activities
• • Expertise development, advances in care
• • Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles
• • HIPAA education
• • National Patient Safety Goals and other regulatory requirements
• • Patient populations we serve
• • Required and personal competency needs of staff to fulfill their job duties
• • Retention efforts to support staff and encourage their continued employment 
• • Safety & Infection Control updates
• • Technologies involved in the care of our patient populations
• • The expectations of the organization, our medical staff, and our patients and families
• • The learning needs expressed by our staff
• • New product in-services 

Education:

• • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 
• • BSN required. Masters in Nursing or health related field preferred.
• • CPR mandatory 
• Experience:
• • Three to five years’ experience management or staff nurse in which administrative and supervisory ability has been demonstrated is preferred.
• Management Skills:
• • Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills. Management experiences in hospital/healthcare environment. Proven managerial skills. 

COMPENSATION:

• • Market aggressive salary
• • Potential sign on bonus
• • Full benefits 
• • Relocation assistance
• • Potential Sign on bonus
• • Potential temporary housing
• We look forward to receiving your application!
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.