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Job Summary:

The Director isposition is responsible for planning, organizing and directing training and education programs for all levels of nursing staff in Per-operative Services at Westchester Medical Center. The Director coordinates the implementation of nursing policies and procedures, established qualifications and training for all levels of nursing staff, establishes institutional standards and evaluates nursing education practices, and develops a system of recording to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Supervision is exercised over instructional personnel and support staff.

Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes and supervises a comprehensive nursing education program at Westchester Medical Center Participates in evaluating nursing education practices and in establishing institutional standards of practice for all aspects of nursing education in compliance with New York State Education Department professional standards and regulatory requirements Develops course content and curriculum, coordinates clinical and academic instruction, and provides guidance as required Directs the maintenance of a comprehensive record system of reporting, including type of instruction and clinical experience, in accordance with applicable regulations Participates in programs promoting and publicizing nursing education programs to encourage enrollment Coordinates clinical nursing programs with specific hospital units to ensure their needs are met Assists in the development of nursing in-service and monitors progress to ensure quality education Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Eight years of professional nursing experience including three years at a supervisory level.

Education:

Associate's Degree* in Nursing. Satisfactory completion of a Bachelor's or Master's Degree* in Nursing,Education or related field may be substituted at the rate of 30 credits per year for up to four years of the above general nursing experience. Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution.three years of which must have been providing nursing education to all levels of nursing staff.

Licenses / Certifications:

Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Department of Education, as a Registered Professional Nurse.

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