Associate Director Clinical Education & Grants – Remote Must Reside in North Carolina

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Associate Director Clinical Education & Grants – Remote Must Reside in North Carolina

Company

Duke University

Job description

At Duke Health, we’re driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.About Duke University Health SystemPursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health’s three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.Duke University Health Systems – Duke Cancer NetworkWork is primarily remote or in-office/remote hybrid. travel to affiliate sites is required occasionally.Preferred RN, Advanced Practice – BSN, MSN – Strong clinical backgroundPosition SummaryPurpose: To determine educational needs, design and implement education for Duke Cancer Network affiliated programs in order to meet the educational needs of medical, nursing, and allied health staff. To provide DCN and affiliates with development expertise as an educator, consultant, and facilitator related to oncology education.Scope of Responsibility: The Associate Director facilitates the development and export of local and regional medical, nursing, and allied health educational programs into affiliate communities throughout the Continental US. Collaborates with the DCN Medical Director, DCN AVP, DCN Sr. Director, and DCN Directors to coordinate and address cancer related training and educational needs for affiliated site staff. The position is also responsible for enhancing cancer-related education in all affiliated communities as well as supporting Duke regional and national efforts.The Associate Director is responsible for the enhancement of professional practice through education at the affiliated programs, development of national, regional and local continuing education programming, and community education.These responsibilities are achieved through:Perform clinical evaluations and make judgments based on a synthesis of concepts, principles, models and theories to solve complex problemsFollow a comprehensive assessment, develop programs for medical educational needs and practice competencies at affiliated sites.Effective relationship building and collaboration with all parties involved in the administration of Duke-affiliated programsCollaboration with DCN administrative, medical, and clinical leadershipCoordination of DCN activities in compliance with contract terms of each affiliated programDevelopment of evidenced based educational materials and programs that are appropriate to the literacy of various groups with the ability to adjust content and teaching strategy appropriate for learner needsJob Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following description of job responsibilities and standards reflects the major duties of the job but does not describe minor duties or other responsibilities that are assigned from time to time.Develops, implements and oversees Continuing Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Education efforts in support of Duke Cancer Network, Duke Cancer Institute and Duke CME and CEPD Office goals and objectives:Performs baseline and annual assessment of medical, nursing, and allied health education needs at affiliate sites and develops and coordinates educational events to address identified gaps and needsPerforms ongoing continuing medical, nursing, and allied health educational needs assessments at DCN affiliate stiesOversees the planning and implementation of local and regional symposia to address knowledge gaps. These events may be live local and regional symposia, or virtual platform conferences. This includes completion of CME/CNE/CEU/ASRT, and other accreditation applications, contract negotiations with venues, budget development and reconciliation, content development, brochure development and advertising, and sponsor support processes.Coordinates delivery of educational content to various audiences of oncology health care providersEvaluates the need for and coordinates the delivery of education to support radiation oncology programs at Duke Cancer Network AffiliatesOversees implementation and management of audio-visual support for educational programsAssists affiliated sites with above activities for local symposia as neededAssists with the development of patient and staff education materialsEvaluates and reports the outcomes of educational activities per program and overall programmatic summariesPresents educational programs as appropriateCoordinates registration, marketing, evaluation and ongoing credit for enduring curriculum and education functionsAssists in recruitment, hiring, and orientation activities for staffProvides access to developmental/educational/training opportunities to staff including mentoring, and developmentStrategic development and reporting supportProvides input into Duke Cancer Network strategic planning initiatives related to professional educationAssist in the development and monitoring of education program budgetsOversees the educational grant application processParticipates in the ongoing preparation and monitoring of quality assurance programs associated with professional educational programsCollaborate with the Clinical Education and Professional Development (CEPD) to maintain a database of educational activities and attendanceProvides updates, slides for presentations related to educational activitiesOversees concordance with Duke and affiliate marketing guidelines for program related literatureGrants/Education Management and OversightCollaborates and maintains positive relationships with all parties involved in the functioning of Duke-affiliated oncology programs, including, but not limited to staff and physicians of: Duke Cancer Network, Duke Heart Network, Duke Cancer Institute, Duke Nursing, Duke Research, Duke CME office, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Hospital, DHIP, affiliate hospitals, and local nursing and medical staffsAssures appropriate Network participation in Duke related CME/CNE/CEU programming effortsDevelops strategies that enhance participation in Network educational programsAssures accuracy in Educational certificate awards for live and recorded programmingCoordinates all tumor board activities for affiliated programs, including Duke attendees, Duke presenters both on site and remotely via videoconferencing or other applicationsDevelops new opportunities for the education of other allied health professionals including radiation technologists, radiology, social work etc.Collaborates with medical education companies to complete needs assessments, RFPs, program coordination and evaluationResearches and applies for educational grant opportunities from outside funding sources. This includes submitting the Letter of Intent, full grant proposals, and facilitating the completion of funded projectsDevelop, implement and manage program budgets ranging from $10,000 to $2 million dollars; inclusive of forecasting, monitoring, verifying funds.Oversee reconciliation of expenditure of budgeted funds as appropriateOversee contracting negotiations between DCN and external partners, facilitated through Duke Legal processesCollaborate with Duke School of Medicine and Duke Network Services finance office regarding financial processes related to educational financial managementPerform other duties and responsibilities incidental to the work described herein.Required Qualifications at this Level:The successful candidate will be an individual who can respond appropriately in highly public environments, both on and remote to the Duke campus in potentially high-pressure situations. A person with experience at Duke Health or another academic-based health care delivery system with a Master degree and knowledge of clinical practice and continuing education standards, principles of adult education, as well as tumor board structure and function is strongly preferred. The position interacts with physicians and administrative leaders in affiliated hospitals in support of Duke-affiliated cancer programs. This role represents the interests of the Duke Cancer Network and the Duke Cancer Institute on committees, teams and other public forums, and functions within the policies and procedures of the Duke University Health System and Duke Cancer Institute.Minimum QualificationsEducation:The position requires analytical, organizational and communications skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree program. A healthcare background specifically in Oncology is strongly preferred.A master degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration or Health Education is very strongly preferredExperience:Work requires four years related clinical background in health care business, management, instructional management or related fields.Certification/license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina very strongly preferred.Experience and understanding of CME requirements, program planning and coordination is preferredKnowledge of CME/CNE/CEU as well as technologist and pharmacy related educational credit rules is required.Ability to investigate and write educational grants is strongly preferred.Experience in coordination of educational programming preferred.Ability to deliver educational contentKnowledge of health-literacy and adult learning principlesAbility to assess educational needs, design educational activities and evaluate educational outcomesAbility to manage financial resources related to educational activitiesEffective verbal and written communication skillsExcellent problem-solving skillsHighly organized with attention to detailAbility to manage several projects and processes simultaneouslyFacilitation, problem solving and consensus-building skillsUnderstanding of academic environmentsKnowledge of research processes and functions recommendedAbility to work with all types of individuals, in multiple settingsComputer competency, including Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, etc.), Zoom, videoconferencing, teleconferencingAbility to be flexible and adaptable in a rapidly evolving work environmentDuke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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Location

Durham, NC

Job date

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:14:19 GMT

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