Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Sign On Bonus- $5,000

 Position Summary

The RN Staff Development Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, and directs all in service education in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

• Reports to Director of Nursing (DON)

Working Conditions

• Attends and participates in continuing education programs (ex. Infection Prevention and Control)
• Works in department as well as throughout facility
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to AIDS, the hepatitis B virus, and
• COVID-19

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)

· Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.

· One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred

· Teaching/education experience preferred

· CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

· Proficient with use of technology with the ability to effectively and efficiently utilize electronic computer systems to review/update data.

Specific Requirements

Performs work within the scope of his/her license

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

· Must be knowledgeable of guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility

· Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas

· Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

· Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

· Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance

· Desire and ability to effectively train and educate all nursing associates and other associates as applicable

· Expert knowledge in field of practice

· Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

· Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

· Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

· Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation

· Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

· Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

· Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

· Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in service, and orientation

· Must be able to serve as a QAPI Committee member, with the responsibility of reporting on ongoing education needs and compliance rates.

· Maintain associate training and in-service records

· Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

· Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients

· Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

· Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

· Must be able to communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team

· Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

· Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs