Staff Development Coordinator (RN)

Committed to promoting wellness, healing, and independence for all lives we touch.

Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to fill the role of Staff Development Coordinator (SDC)!

Position Summary

Develop and implement job skills training, in-service education as required by regulations and employee health monitoring for the nursing department employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Staff Development Coordinator (SDC):

Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.

Work cooperatively with the Administrator and Director of Nursing in assessing educational needs and plan programs to meet these needs and regulatory requirements.

Monitor certification and licensure status and renewals.

Administer TB and Hepatitis B vaccines.

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 hours of required training during the required time period.

Conduct new hire orientation.

Conduct competency skills review on hire and annually for all nursing personnel.

Provide skill training to new staff in any deficient area noted above before allowing the nursing assistant to perform the task with a resident.

Coordinate and track all in-services regarding mandatory topics.

Evaluate in-services training to develop programs that enhance resident care skills.

Regularly check the competency of C.N.A. skill performance, positive regard for residents, and developmental needs of direct care staff. Provide 1:1 instruction immediately, if necessary.

Participate in hiring process as screener/interviewer for all nursing department personnel, as requested.

Participate in QA meetings to identify training needs.

Collaborate with all disciplines to develop/present educational programs, as needed.

Coordinate recruiting efforts for all departments. Monitor turnover. Complete exit interviews.

Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements of the Staff Development Coordinator (SDC):

Current RN license in TN.

Must have a 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.

Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.

Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to communicate at all levels of 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 ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with 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.

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Staff Development Coordinator (RN)