Editorial Director, Competency

Job Details

Job Location

USA Remote - Nashville, TN

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Description

The Editorial Director, Competency is a strategic leadership position within the Content Development Team, combining the unique skillsets of a clinical educator, editor, and operations manager. This individual oversees the content and competency model strategy for the Competency Suite solution, which includes valid and reliable assessments, as well as development content. This person will ensure all content meets HealthStream’s high quality standards and is based on the latest evidence. This person works closely with a team of item writers, subject matter experts (SME), data analysts and a psychometrician, providing strategic leadership and direction. Additionally, they work closely with executive leadership, product management, and other internal stakeholders to support customers’ use of competency-related products. This individual will also act as a subject matter expert at various industry conferences or on virtual webinars.

Key activities include guiding the strategic direction of HealthStream’s competency models, coordinating SME and editorial teams, and working with internal stakeholders to shape and develop the content strategy for our competency solution. Travel is required up to 20% of the time.

Essential Duties Or Responsibilities

• Develops and enhances content strategies for healthcare professionals by designing/curating education for clinical staff at all levels of experience (e.g.: novice, intermediate and advanced).
• Oversees the generation, testing, and refinement of HealthStream competency models for various healthcare specialties.
• Creates and manages detailed content schedules and coordinates content release dates with product management.
• Coordinates with product management and content development teams to develop annual content development strategies.
• Provides daily operational oversight of competency content development.
• Oversees competency editorial team, including program editors, SMEs, copyeditors, etc.
• Oversees execution of independent contractor agreements (ICAs) and statements of work (SOWs) with vendors
• Oversees the scripting and production of video assets to support competency-based learning
• Implements best practices, workflows, job aids, etc. to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of team.
• As needed, conducts research and fact checking to ensure content credibility.
• Ensures competency content conforms to HealthStream editorial standards.
• Works with leadership and competency data team to author product research findings and manage the dissemination and storage of findings.
• Serves as point person for resolving content challenges.
• May at times author content, based on priorities, bandwidth, and resources.
• Sets an example of clinical excellence that inspires and guides others to always reach for the highest standard.
  
  

Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Degree in Nursing profession required. Advanced degree and/or certification in nursing professional development strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working in a clinical editorial content leadership role for at least 2 - 5 years.
• Previous experience working as a program editor for 6 - 10 years.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in clinical education / clinical content development, adult learning principles, learning evaluation, and/or clinical competency evaluation.
• Clinical practice experience required.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• SKILLS REQUIRED (manual, verbal or mental manipulation of data or things):
• Strategic thinking and ability to communicate vision to team.
• Strong project management skills in planning and coordinating personnel and operations with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Interpersonal skills working with multidisciplinary team members at all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• ABILITIES REQUIRED (work characteristics, behaviors, leadership abilities, etc.):
• Proven track record for outstanding clinical content creation, program curation, and e-learning development.
• Strong understanding of the scoping process and managing delivery within budget and timeline parameters.
• Experience working in a fast-moving, multi-stakeholder, evolving organization.
• Proven ability to manage projects with high quality, attention to detail, and exceptional leadership, teamwork, and internal communication skills.