The Staff Development Coordinator will build the clinical department in accordance with current Federal, State and company standards, guidelines and regulations. The RN or LVN will Demonstrate and teach resident care in classroom and clinical units to nursing staff. Instructs in principles and application of physical, biological and psychological subjects related to nursing and resident care.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Assesses the training needs of nursing staff to develop, implement, evaluate and document staff development programs including General Orientation, Job Specific Orientation, In-Service, and Continuing Education Programs for nursing department personnel.

• Identifies, plans, implements, directs and evaluates educational program within the facility based upon individual facility needs, resident needs, and in compliance with State and Federal regulations; implements these programs on all shifts.

• Responsible for the planning, coordinating and conducting required in-service programs and/or special training sessions in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and/or corporate requirements.

• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing (designee) to complete periodic needs assessment identifying ongoing learning needs of staff and assists in developing and conducting educational programs to meet the identified needs.

• Maintains appropriate documentation of educational programming, each individual employee’s attendance at educational programs and competency validation as needed.

• Acts as preceptor, coach, and resource person to assist nursing department employees to successfully complete the job specific orientation.

• Develops positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

• Review employee performance during skills observations.

• Currently licensed as an RN or LVN in the state practiced.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school preferred.

• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred.

• At least 2 years nursing education experience required.

BENEFITS

• 401K

• Annual evaluations

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Electronic documentation

• Employee appreciation events

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Modified Comp

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance