Staff Development Nurse, Education Coordinator, RN

Job Description

Job Description

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.