JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Staff Development Coordinator (RN) Department: Nursing Reports to: Director of Nursing FLSA Status: Salary/ Exempt Summary: Develop and implement job skills training, in-service education as required by regulations and employee health monitoring for the nursing department employees.
Environment: Work may also be performed primarily indoors at one of our long-term healthcare facilities, throughout all areas, including in resident rooms, and on carpeted and/or tiled floors. Work will be performed there routinely around other co-workers, healthcare staff, residents, and guests. Due to the nature of facility's business, worker may be exposed to occasional slippery floors, object on floors, chemicals, sharp objects, hazardous materials and waste (including human), blood borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and/or life threatening situations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment. Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment. Work cooperatively with the Administrator, Human Resources and Director of Nursing in assessing educational needs and plan programs to meet these needs and regulatory requirements. Develop/maintain the nursing department schedule in compliance with the staffing ladder criteria. Ensure all applicants meet certification and licensure criteria prior to offering employment and monitor all current employees' status regarding certification and licensure renewals. Obtain, develop and maintain files regarding all programs presented to facility employees. Maintain a current schedule of all students and outside instructors who may be in the facility doing clinical training. Ensure all employees complete hours of required training during the required time period. Assist Human Resources with the new hire Orientation program. Conduct competency skills review on hire and annually for all nursing personnel. Provide skill training to new staff in any deficient area noted above before allowing the nursing assistant to perform the task with a resident. Implement all in-services addressing mandatory in-service topics. Evaluate in-services training to develop programs that enhance resident care skills. Regularly check the competency of C.N.A. skill performance, positive regard for residents, and developmental needs of direct care staff. Provide 1:1 instruction immediately, if necessary. Participate in hiring process as screener/interviewer for all nursing department personnel. Participate in QA meetings to identify training needs. Collaborate with all disciplines to develop/present educational programs, as needed. Participate in the performance reviews completed for nursing department personnel. Other special projects and duties, as assigned.
Job Requirements: Registered Nurse with required current state licensure. Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in a health care setting; long-term care setting preferred. Must have a current/active CPR certification. Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Effective verbal and written English communication skills. Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation. Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives. Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions. Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures. Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change. Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and vendors. Physical and Sensory Requirements: Moderate physical activity: Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of twenty (20) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet. Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time. Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time. Requires consistent computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen. I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all duties as instructed and assigned. I also understand that the job functions may be altered from time to time, and that Management has the right to modify this job description at any time, without advance notice to me, except as required by law. I further understand this description identifies the essential and primary duties and responsibilities of the job, and that it is not intended to detail or contain each and every duty inherent in this job.
Below, I have noted any accommodations that I believe are necessary to enable me to perform the job duties. I have also noted below any job duties which I am unable to perform, with or without accommodation . I will immediately notify Human Resources if, at some time in the future, I need an accommodation and/or if I am no longer able to perform any of my job duties, with or without accommodation. ___________________ Print Name
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