The Director of Clinical Learning, with direction of the Senior Director, is responsible for leading, developing, and managing the clinical education programs within the system. They will work closely with stakeholders including team members, educators, and leaders to ensure programs and courses are aligned with organizational goals and evidence-based practice. They will foster an environment of continuous learnings and ensure that resources are effectively utilized to enhance the competency and performance of clinical staff. They will utilize the ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice and will align with all clinical disciplines.

About Our Organization

Baptist Health is a private, not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible care for the communities of Central Alabama. As it has been for more than a century, Baptist Health is an integral part of the healthcare landscape in Central Alabama. And now, it also is an integral part of Orlando Health, a private, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare organization with corporate offices in Orlando, Florida. Like Baptist Health, Orlando Health has a longstanding commitment to its local communities and making sure neighbors, friends and family receive the best care possible. As part of Orlando Health, Baptist Health will advance in providing innovative and compassionate patient care, strengthening the organization’s mission to improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health’s system of care includes five acute care hospitals and more than 1,700 licensed beds; a free-standing emergency room, one of the first of its kind in Alabama; Alabama’s largest primary care network with 70 primary care clinics along as well as specialty care; approximately 2,600 employed and affiliated physicians; and more than 7,000 team members. Baptist Health is actively involved in community outreach and education, providing health screenings, wellness programs, and support groups to advance wellness for the entire region.

Baptist Health offers great pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

• Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive clinical competency assessment program to ensure meeting all accreditation requirements.
• Builds and maintains meaningful relationships with stakeholders to understand training and educational needs and gain buy-in for strategic plans.
• Lead and develop a high performing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth to achieve organizational goals.
• Communicates program success metrics, feedback, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Monitors the effectiveness of learning programs through feedback, assessment, and performance metrics, making data driven adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Assists system level leadership in planning, directing, organizing, and facilitating education across the system.
• Aligns educational development and delivery with system needs.
• Collaborates with site and regional educational leaders to assess learning needs across various sites/roles.
• Directs content creation that aligns with strategic imperatives.
• Aligns work and strategy at the system level, incorporating new regions and acquisitions to current processes.
• Mentors new educational leaders throughout the system.
• Ensures that educators across the system engage in ongoing professional development.
• Leads efforts to integrate current trends in healthcare education, technological advances, and patient care models into educational framework.
• Advocates for clinical education at the site and system level.
• Provides oversight of day-to-day operations.
• Manages various human resource functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Mentors the professional development of team members.
• Maintains contacts with other organizations and associations for the purpose of keeping current in new developments in the education field.

Education/Training

• Graduate degree in nursing, education, health service administration, or health related field required.

Licensure/Certification

• Valid RN licensure in the state of AL

OR

•  National specialty certification in area of practice, if applicable

Experience

• 5 years of leadership experience required including 2 years of education experience required