Director, Pediatric and Young Adult Clinical Education

Full Time

The Director of Pediatric and Young Adult Clinical Education is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering educational programs that support clinical excellence in the care of pediatric and young adult populations. This role involves creating orientation and training programs, facilitating ongoing professional development, and supporting clinical staff through in-service education. The Director collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support clinical competency and ensure regulatory compliance, while also contributing to infection prevention and control initiatives across departments.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Design, implement, and evaluate orientation and continuing education programs for nursing and clinical staff working with pediatric and young adult patients.
  • Deliver in-service education sessions and competency training in accordance with facility policies and standards of care.
  • Work collaboratively with clinical leaders to assess staff educational needs and respond with tailored training solutions.
  • Support quality improvement, safety, and infection prevention initiatives through targeted educational efforts.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of staff participation, competency evaluations, and program effectiveness.
  • Serve as an expert resource on pediatric and young adult clinical best practices and regulatory requirements.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or a related healthcare field preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in clinical education, preferably in pediatric or young adult care.
  • Strong presentation, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to develop curriculum and deliver effective training sessions.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – preferred 

 

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