Registered Nurse (RN) - Staff Development, Training & Employee Health

About the role

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking an RN - Staff Development Coordinator / Coworker Health Nurse to lead training, compliance, and coworker health initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the CRSS training program for new hire orientation.
• Assists with ensuring CRSS coworkers have completed Catholic Charities education requirement for orientation.
• Maintains communication and contact with new clinical hires during 90-day introductory period to ensure CRSS competencies and checklists are completed.
• Conducts annual training for clinical and non-clinical coworkers.
• Teaches individuals or groups through a variety of teaching methods such as the Relias education platform, education days, competency checkoffs, or other training methods.
• Works closely with the facility’s Compliance Officer, Quality team, and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility assessment and/or needs assessment.
• Develops educational calendars in accordance with the plan.
• Posts training schedules in advance to alert staff to education programs if applicable.
• Ensures maximum educational opportunities for staff.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to department managers concerning training program compliance.
• Available one night shift per month for coworker in-service/training, if needed.
• Conducts and documents subject and attendance of State and Federal required in-services and topics of need and interest.
• Assists and participates in Interim and Licensure Surveys and exit interviews as requested.
• Stays up to date on new nursing regulations for all levels of care within CRSS.
• Participates in studies/projects under the direction of the Director of Quality as needed.
• Maintains coworker health records per regulatory requirements.
• Administers TB testing, Hepatitis A & B to coworkers/volunteers per department requirements.
• Coordinates CRSS Flu Vaccine clinic with Archdiocese vendor to ensure staff vaccine requirements are met.
• Oversees CRSS Tuberculosis testing/screening program for all staff and volunteers.
• Attends industry and professional offerings to stay abreast of information pertaining to long term care, state and federal regulations, infection control, safety, etc.
• A member of the CRSS Quality Committee.
• Coordinates CRSS coworker CPR/AED training and tracks licensure to ensure clinical staff are up to date.
• Attends QAPI meetings for MQMC, MOPH, and STE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A valid nursing degree from an accredited ASN/BSN RN program.
• Minimum two years’ experience working as nurse; leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current standards of practice and the rules, regulations, and laws related to the long-term care industry.
• Ability to teach this knowledge to others.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a flexible manner and relate well to staff at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to meet deadlines related to position.
• Self-motivated and can take direction well.
• Ability to collect and analyze data, and develop a quality product, and teach staff to do the same.
• Creative and able to think outside the box.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse (RN).
• Must have a valid nursing license in Missouri.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Good writing, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a flexible manner and relate well to staff at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to meet deadlines related to position.
• Self-motivated and can take direction well.
• Ability to collect and analyze data, and develop a quality product, and teach staff to do the same.
• Creative and able to think outside the box.

Benefits

• As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you.
• Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.
• Nearest Major Market: St Louis.