Staff Development Coordinator (RN) - Grandview Healthcare Center

Staff Development Coordinator (RN)

Grandview Healthcare Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to fill the Staff Development Coordinator role. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Summary: 

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

Job Requirements of the Staff Development Coordinator (RN):

• 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.  

• 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.

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

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment. 

• 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.