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Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director of Nursing Education. The Education Director is responsible for the leadership, design, coordination, and oversight of the hospital’s educational initiatives, including orientation, professional development, compliance training, and support of clinical education programs. This role supports organizational objectives by fostering a culture of continuous learning and promoting excellence in clinical practice and patient care.

What you’ll do day to day:

+ Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs and content for clinical staff while maintaining the Learning Management System and conducting needs assessments to address skill gaps.

+ Collaborate with department managers, HR, other education stakeholders, and the CNO on learning initiatives, student placements, and budget development.

+ Provide leadership to clinical educators, participate in policy development, and maintain expertise in adult learning principles and healthcare education best practices.

Qualifications and Expectations

+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Education required; Master's degree preferred

+ Active Registered Nurse license in Vermont or a compact multi-state RN license

+ Minimum five years of clinical experience, including two years in education or staff development

+ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 6 months of hire

+ Nursing Professional Development Certification preferred

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly™ by the World Health Organization. The organization provides primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions, creating well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 30,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont, employing more than 700 dedicated staff.

Join our healthcare team, which is dedicated to delivering exceptional services to your community at NVRH! We offer competitive compensation featuring enticing benefits such as student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, a complimentary gym membership, affordable health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company matching, and additional perks. Discover a fulfilling career with us where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive rewards and support.