We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Responsible for the leading orientation/onboarding and continuing in-service education programs for all skilled nursing employees. Plans and leads the specified in-service education programs for all employees, including content and curriculum development. Ensures training compliance to assure quality resident care and regulatory compliance. May have facility wide training responsibilities as well, including Infection Control programs and education. Training and Education: Plan, schedule, and teach (as appropriate) all in-services for licensed nurses, nursing assistants and other staff as required by the state. Create and develop training / programming based on business or regulatory needs. Utilize staff resources and suggestions and make use of community services to enhance the educational development of staff. Maintain appropriate recordkeeping systems that will demonstrate compliance in all staff in-services. Support department managers in planning, presenting and evaluating in-service programs. May lead other types of training, including technology based training and infection control training for the facility. Measure training and in-service effectiveness. Ensure continuous improvements are made. Manages all campus in-services and does the training or brings in appropriate speakers in compliance with state and federal regulations. Staff Leadership: Assist in staff supervision, training, performance appraisals and discipline. Make recommendations for hiring, discipline and termination. May have direct reports, based on the location. Conduct general orientation / onboarding for employees to their work areas. Establish contact with staff and be a resource by building effective relationships. Compliance, Policy, and Procedure: Support and interpret policies and procedures to staff. Participate in community events and networking to stay in tune with key trends and changes. Represent facility as appropriate in the community. Ensures regulatory training requirements are implemented and completed. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Actively participates in annual state surveys and with health care administrative team communicates results to residents, families and staff and oversees resolution of any deficiencies within time frame established on survey. Keeps current on all changes in the industry, particularly regulatory changes. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: Required Degree: Bachelor’s degree Preferred Degree: Master’s degree Certificate(s): Completion of any state required training or certifications, such as Infection Control certification and the like. Active RN license in good standing. Experience: 2 years’ experience in geriatric nursing. 1 year experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing. Previous leadership or managerial experience is a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY: Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Proven ability to follow through, take initiative, and get results. Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills. Must have the ability to plan and carry out responsibilities independently. Ability to create effective training materials and programs, and communicate in a manner conducive to learning. Demonstrated leadership ability to lead projects and programs effectively. Excellent computer and technology skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires mobility to move around the office and throughout the facility. Manual dexterity and keen vision are necessary in use of a computer and to perform various nursing duties. Must be able to support up to 100 pounds, lift up to 25 pounds independently and lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. May be exposed to unpleasant conditions and is at risk of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious material. This position may require availability on weekends and holidays, or on shifts other than the one for which hired. It may also require work beyond normal working hours and in other nursing positions on a temporary basis as needs arise. Equipment used in performance of duties includes general office equipment as well as routine nursing equipment and Audio-Visual equipment. General office equipment includes but is not limited to: telephone system, copier, computer, typewriter, calculator, and fax machine. Routine nursing equipment includes but is not limited to: thermometer, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, wheelchair, patient lifts, IV equipment, suction machines, nebulizer machines, and oxygen equipment, voice assistant and headset For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays 403(b) with a 3% employer match Fitness center use at most facilities. Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships Employee assistance program Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program Pet Insurance For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org. Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents. Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed. Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions. Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties. Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations. We believe in making a difference in other’s lives. We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.