Group Director of Professional Development and Education

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto 

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most. 

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions. 

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 
• Wellbeing  support, including employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage 
• Savings and retirement  including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling 
• Education  support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program 
• Additional benefits  life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program 
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines 
• Benefits may vary by location and role 

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Group Chief Nursing Officer with a matrix reporting relationship to the other Chief Nursing Officers in the Market, the Director of Professional Development and Education (PD&E) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the functions of the Professional Development & Education Department, TB Mask Fit Testing and Library across the Central Valley Market. These responsibilities include education and training program support for ancillary departments and the total education program for the Nursing Division - orientation, in-service, continuing education and consultation, HealthStream administration, Staff required certifications (BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NRP, PALS, etc.), new products training, critical care internship program, ETP Grant administration, oversight of TB Mask Fit testing annual compliance and coordination of Library support and Medical Staff publication requirements. Programs are based on needs assessment information collected from a variety of resources (see Section I, E). The Director oversees the activities of the Professional Development Educators, and requires a broad knowledge of clinical and administrative requirements, Board of Register Nurses (BRN) guidelines and accreditation/licensure standards. Provides educational oversight for all standards/regulations in regards to TJC, CMS, CDPH, and DHEC. Responsibility for budget and managing staff. Serves as a resouce person and liaison for facility associates and the community.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree. Master of Science in Nursing preferred.

Minimum Experience/Skills: 

• Computer/PC literate (word-processing, graphics)
• Experience utilizing a simulator for training preferred. 
• 5 years of related experience, minimum 1 year experience in teaching in clinical and/or classroom setting, and 2+ years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.

License/Certificates/Credentials: Current Registered Nursing license for the state of California. BLS; ACLS. BLS, ACLS, PALS instructor preferred. Advanced certification in specialty field and/or participation in professional organization(s) preferred.

Physical Demands: 

• Lifts, positions, pushes up to 40 lbs.
• Moderate standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and bending
• Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position
• Adequate vocal pitch and volume

Vision Requirements: Sufficient perceptive acuity (vision and hearing) to perform all the related duties of the position.

Working Conditions: 

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