Staff Development Coordinator

Location: Lakeview

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Staff Development Coordinator to join our team at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Lakeview. As a key member of our staff, you will play a crucial role in promoting excellence in patient care by developing and implementing effective training programs for our staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the ongoing staff development.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate orientation educational activities to ensure all staff is clinically skilled and knowledgeable, inclusive of new employees and the required ongoing in-services through job shadowing, monitoring, and conducting competency checks.
• Coordinate and keep records for educational activities according to policy. Ensure proper keeping of educational and training records.
• Knowledge of the Federal and State Regulations requirements.
• Partner up with new staff for first two shifts on the floor as applicable.
• Assist Director of Nursing (DON) daily as needed with staff training/orientation.
• Responsible for assisting with Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement studies and attending monthly QAPI meetings.
• Collaborate with DON in developing/training all staff on customer service care program.
• Provide education input to nutrition services, laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance departments.
• Develop process for continual working alongside staff to improve quality of care and customer service.
• Develop and implement competency skill checks for staff and test at least annually.
• May assist with development of Long-Term Care Policies, as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing program.
• License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Nebraska.
• Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Prefer experience in Long-Term Care.

Benefits

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.