Job Description

Position: Staff Development Coordinator RN



Status: Exempt (Not Hourly)



Reports to: Director of Nursing



Job Responsibilities:

Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment. Work cooperatively with the Administrator, Human Resources and Director of Nursing in assessing educational needs and planning programs to meet these needs and regulatory requirements. Monitor certification and licensure status and renewals. Administer TB, COVID, and Hepatitis B vaccines, as requested. Complete COVID vaccination administration records for residents and employees, as required by state and local regulations. Obtain, develop, and maintain files regarding all programs presented to facility employees, including medical files. Assist Human Resources with the new hire On-Boarding program. 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. Participate in hiring process as screener/interviewer for all nursing department personnel, as requested. Conduct trainings and ensure that records are maintained with SNF and ALF. Complete dementia training with all new employees and annually to ensure that annual competencies are met, per AHCA standards of compliance. Provide daily communication to DON, or designees, regarding the goals and training schedule for the week, to include updates and DON approvals. Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse with required current state licensure. Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in a health care setting; long-term care setting preferred. Must have a current/active CPR certification, preferred teaching CPR. Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. 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 deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures. Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change. Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with fellow employees, visitors, and vendors.

Previous experience as an educator preferred.