Staff Development Coordinator

Job Title: Staff Development Coordinator Effective Date: 1/01/2017

Department: Administration

Supervised By: Director of Nursing Services and/or

Executive Director

Supervises: Staffing Coordinator

and/or Payroll Clerk as directed

General Description

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services and/or Executive Director,

performs recruitment, staffing and training functions in accordance with Facility policies

and procedures.

Essential Duties

1. Contributes to Facility quality assessment and improvement initiatives.

2. Coordinates, conducts and tracks Facility education program, including

mandatory in-services and nursing staff competencies required by state and

federal regulations, Facility policies, and QA-identified needs.

3. Prepares nursing schedule which adheres to the Facility’s staff-to-resident ratio.

4. Reviews and approves requests for time off based on staffing needs, as needed.

5. Administers Facility work rules, policies and procedures and collective bargaining

agreements (if applicable) in the hiring and scheduling of staff.

6. Schedules and conducts interviews with both internal and external nursing

department candidates.

7. Trains and orients nursing department new hires (classroom and floor

orientation).

8. Performs pre-employment drug screening, reference checks, and background

checks as needed.

9. Administers and tracks employee and resident vaccine requirements per

regulations and Facility policy.

10. Maintains records of applicants not selected for positions per retention guidelines

as needed.

11. Educates staff on required policies and procedures.

12. Maintains secure personnel records for employees as needed.

13. Reduces unscheduled vacancies by contacting available staff to cover shifts, as

needed.

14. Supports adherence to Facility attendance, paid time off, leave of absence and

FML policies.

15. Manages Tara University database as directed.

16. Advises the Supervisor of outstanding issues, potential problems, and labor

relations matters.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

(B) 1/2017

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including standard precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

4. Adheres to:

a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations

data.

b. HIPAA regulations

c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Program when performing work

functions

5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes

job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional

situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

guests.

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged

violations of residents’ rights to Supervisor or Executive Director.

7. Knowledgeable of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and

geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive and socialization factors) in planning

delivery of care.

8. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

HISTORY:

(A)

Other Duties

Provides hands on nursing care to residents as needed as a registered professional nurse

or licensed practical nurse, consistent with the state’s Nurse Practice Act.

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Valid State-appropriate Nursing license required

A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be

able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires

manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone,

etc. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable

diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the health or safety of others and which cannot be

eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

and transfer and transport residents, as applicable, and be able to carry and transport

supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical health examination

as a condition of employment. Must be capable of performing the essential functions of

the job, with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

Skill(s): Must possess proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills;

proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills; decision-making skills, basic

computer skills; and be able to operate various medical and/or office equipment. Must

demonstrate knowledge of safety techniques.

Experience: One year experience in long term care preferred.