RN Staff Development/Unit Manager

Purpose

Develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff, contracted staff, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles.

Required Qualifications

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
• Current unrestricted license as an RN in practicing state.
• Two years of skilled nursing experience as an RN.
• Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
• Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Extensive 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.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Participates in the completion of the facility assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents’ needs.
• Identifies and prioritizes the facility’s educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the facility assessment and/or needs assessment.
• Works closely with the facility’s Administrator, DNS 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, schedules, conducts, and oversees orientation programs for all personnel.
• Schedules refresher training, as necessary, for all personnel.
• Tracks attendance/completion of training to ensure that all required training is received by all personnel in a timely manner.
• Reviews educational content to ensure the information reflects current standards of practice and facility policies and procedures. Develops or revises content as needed.
• Utilizes outside resources for content development, such as consultants, content experts, or electronic learning systems.
• Collaborates with department managers for developing competencies required for meeting residents’ needs.
• Assists with evaluating competencies, depending on the knowledge-based, technical, or behavioral nature of the competency.
• Cooperates with the Administrator during routine evaluation of the training program’s effectiveness.
• Schedules trainings with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff on all shifts to attend.
• Posts notices of trainings in advance.
• Maintains all training records, reports, instructional materials, and speaker qualifications related to each educational program.
• Provides opportunities for staff to obtain continuing education credits for maintaining certifications/licensure.
• Maintains all documentation related to continuing education.
• Maintains attendance records and individual training records in accordance with facility policy.