Staff Development Coordinator (LPN / RN)

SUMMARY:
Facilitates and coordinates all ongoing education and in-service program in accordance with State and Federal requirements. Assists in the orientation of all new employees to facility policies and procedures. Assists routinely in the maintenance of medical employee records.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current State nursing license as a Nurse with a minimum of two (2) years long-term care nursing experience in various roles of authority.
• Strong teaching, coaching, evaluating and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and effective interpersonal skills.
• Annual licensure CEU’s as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list is subject to individual facility policies, procedures and practices, which may require additional duties and responsibilities.

• Assures adequate orientation and continuing education of nurses and nursing

assistants as directed by the Director of Nursing Services and in compliance with approved Nursing Assistant Training program.

• Assures adequate orientation of all new employees to facility policies and

procedures and State/Federal mandated policies and procedures. Coordinates competency completion.

• Coordinates necessary employment forms and/or documents
• Develops, coordinates, teaches, facilitates, assures 100% attendance as

appropriate at all mandatory in-services including: infection control, fire

prevention, OSHA safety, confidentiality, Resident Rights, etc.

• Assists in the planning and implementation of all ongoing education and in­

servicing programs. Assures necessary documentation of programs is

appropriate, complete and filed.

• Posts monthly calendar of in-service programs before the first working day of

each month.

• Assists with monthly Quality Assurance reviews as directed by Director of

Nursing Services.

• Respects and maintains residents’ dignity, individuality, privacy and

confidentiality. Is knowledgeable of Residents’ Rights.

• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and the facility.
• Responsible for maintaining OSHA including: training, audits, updating manuals as needed and assuring compliance with regulations.
• Maintains employee education training health files.
• Performs competency checks for nursing assistants.
• Responsible for investigating employee incidents and providing possible

solutions to present further injuries.

• Schedules and coordinates nursing assistant testing within the time required.
• Displays courteous, tactful, helpful manner with residents, families, visitors and fellow employees.
• Participates in morning meetings, admission meetings, safety committee and QA committee.
• Performs other duties as requested by Administrator or other department

directors.