Director of Clinical Education

Under the general supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Director of Clinical Education provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for the Department of Clinical Education at Winslow Indian Health Care Center, Inc. (“WIHCC”). The Director is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing clinical education programs for nursing staff, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), medical providers, and allied health professionals.

Assesses, researches, plans, implements, and evaluates clinical education and staff development programs to ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (JC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and other applicable professional and regulatory standards. The Director of Clinical Education uses advanced clinical and educational expertise to develop interdisciplinary training, onboarding, licensure/certification tracking, and continuing competency programs across the organization. Upholds the principles of WIHCC’s Vision, Mission, and Value Statements.

Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Education Program Development Designs, develops, implements, and continuously evaluates clinical education programs for nursing staff, APPs, providers, and allied health professionals across all clinical departments.

Establishes organization-wide education standards, curricula, and competency frameworks grounded in evidence-based practice and adult learning principles.

Organizes and develops, or obtains, training manuals, procedure guides, and course materials, including content delivered through Health Stream and other instructional platforms.

Identifies, evaluates, and implements instructional materials and delivery methods, including in-person, simulation-based, and e-learning formats, to meet the needs of diverse clinical staff.

Regulatory Compliance & Standards Ensures clinical education programs and staff competencies comply with JC Standards/Elements of Performance, the National Safety Goals (NSG), CMS Conditions of Participation, and other applicable federal, tribal, and professional regulatory requirements.

Maintains current policies, procedures, and protocols related to clinical education, staff development, and competency verification.

Prepares for and supports regulatory surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews related to staff education, orientation, and competency.

Collaboration & Needs Assessment Conducts ongoing education needs assessments in collaboration with Nursing Leadership, Medical Staff, Quality Management, and department directors to identify training and competency gaps.

Collaborates with the Nursing Leadership Team, Medical Staff, Quality Management, and Human Resources to align education initiatives with WIHCC’s strategic plan and GPRA objectives.

Serves as an advisor or member of hospital committees, including but not limited to Trauma, Code Blue, Rapid Response, and Adverse Events.

Onboarding & Retention Works closely with Human Resources to design and coordinate onboarding, orientation, and preceptorship programs for newly hired nursing staff, APPs, providers, and allied health professionals.

Partners with Human Resources and department leadership on retention strategies, including mentorship, career pathways, and professional development planning.

Coordinates clinical orientation and placement experiences for nursing and allied health students and faculty utilizing WIHCC and/or Dilkon Medical Center (DMC) as a clinical education site.

Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Establishes metrics and evaluation tools to…