Staff Development Nurse, Education Coordinator, RN

Summary

Develop and implement job skills training, in service education as required by regulations, and employee health monitoring for the nursing department employees.

Responsibilities

·       Meet the required physical and sensory requirements and be able to function in the environment as defined.

·       Identify and participate. In process improvement initiatives that improve the customer service experience, enhanced workflow and or improve the work environment.

·       Work cooperatively with the Administrator, Human Resources and Director of Nursing and assessing educational needs and plan programs to meet these needs and regulatory requirements.

·       Monitor certification and licensing stature and renewals.

·       Administer TB and Hepatitis B vaccines as requested.

·       Obtain, develop, and maintain files regarding all programs presented to the 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.

·       Assist human resources with the new hire onboarding process.

·       Conduct competency skill reviews on hire and annual 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 the resident.

·       Coordinate and track all in service regarding mandatory topics.

·       Evaluate in service training to develop programs that enhance resident care skills.

·       Regulatory check of competency of CNA skill performance, positive regard for residence, and developmental needs of direct care staff. Provide one to one instruction immediately if necessary.

·       Participate in hiring process as Screener/ interviewer for all nursing department personnel, as requested.

·       Participate in QA meetings to identify training needs.

·       Collaborate with all disciplines to develop/present educational programs, as needed.

·       Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

·       Registered Nurse with required current state license.

·       Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience In a healthcare 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.

·       Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint 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 and supportive 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 and 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.