Staff Development Nurse, Education Coordinator, RN

About the Role

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, enhance workflow, or improve the work environment.
• Work cooperatively with the Administrator, Human Resources, and Director of Nursing to assess educational needs and plan programs to meet these needs and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor certification and licensing status and renewals.
• Administer TB and Hepatitis B vaccines as requested.
• Obtain, develop, and maintain files regarding all programs presented to 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 required training hours within the specified timeframe.
• Assist Human Resources with the new hire onboarding process.
• Conduct competency skill reviews on hire and annually for all nursing personnel.
• Provide skill training to new staff in any deficient area noted before allowing the nursing assistant to perform the task with the resident.
• Coordinate and track all in-service training regarding mandatory topics.
• Evaluate in-service training to develop programs that enhance resident care skills.
• Perform regulatory checks of competency of CNA skill performance, positive regard for residents, and developmental needs of direct care staff.
• Provide one-to-one instruction immediately if necessary.
• Participate in the hiring process as a screener/interviewer for all nursing department personnel, as requested.
• Participate in QA meetings to identify training needs.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to develop and present educational programs, as needed.
• Handle other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a required current state license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in a healthcare setting; long-term care setting preferred.
• 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, Outlook, Internet, and intranet navigation.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service-oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with a high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong 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, with flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.