Staff Development Director (LVN or RN)

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and / or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Job Description

Position :

Staff Development Coordinator

Department : Nursing

Reports to : Director of Nursing

FLSA : Facility type :

Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to train and teach staff in accordance with policies. Works directly under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The instructor assists administration in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational in-services.

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

Training Functions

1. Develop, plan, conduct, and schedule effective training classes that provide instructions on position tasks, satisfies in-service and orientation needs.

2. Provides continuing education training as able for the facility staff.

3. Manages staff certification and education to meet state survey requirements.

4. Maintains in-service attendance records, competencies, classroom and make-up work, and curriculum and test inventories.

5. Periodically review the policies and procedures and make recommendations for revisions. Monitor that staff comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.

6. Partner with other departments in planning the training programs, curriculum, and activities.

7. Utilize adult principles of learning and approved effective teaching techniques.

8. Promotes and performs continuous evaluation of programs.

9. Counsels and advises staff regarding policy, behavior, and / or attendance issues. Documents counseling sessions and conferences them with the Director of Nursing prior to and following any incidents.

10. Maintains a professional educational setting which enhances the education programs.

11. Assist in standardizing the methods in which training assignments will be accomplished.

12. Assist the Director of Nursing in planning clinical supervision for CNA's and other departments.

13. Administer and maintain staff immunization program.

Safety and Sanitation

1. Provide personal protective equipment to staff when performing procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.

2. Maintain a work environment that is clean and presents a professional image.

Personnel Functions

1. Participates in staff reviews by observing performance and make recommendations to the Director of Nursing / Executive Director for action and monitoring.

2. Develop clinical training assignments and ensure completion and performance of such assignments.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN / LVN program.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in the subject field. Evidence of proficiency in Instructional methodology strong interpersonal communication skills.

Applies and accepted for state CNA instructor and testier if applicable.

Licensing / Certifications

Must possess a current and active license to practice as an RN or LPN / LVN in this state.

Physical Requirements

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others in the work place will not be considered qualified for employment if physical requirements cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

Essential functions are carried out in a variety of positions including standing and sitting. To meet residents' needs, all positions require the ability to move freely through the building. Other physical demands are required as described below.

Task

Requirement

Frequency (Place X in approp. box)

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Seeing

Hearing

Tactile Sense

Talking

Must convey detailed and important spoken instructions to other workers accurately

Climbing

Balancing

Stooping

Kneeling

Crouching

Pulling

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

75 lbs

Pushing

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

75 lbs

Standing

Walking

Reaching

Fine Motor

Grasping

Twisting

Repetitive Motions

Lifting

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

75 lbs

Crawling

Static Position

Carrying

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

75 lbs

Other

Equipment and Tools

List equipment and tools operated and the frequency of use :

Those that cannot be delegated to a co-worker.)

Facility Vehicles : Equipment : Computer and personal communication devices

Medical and safety equipment within scope of practice

Tools : Other : Working Conditions

Check which working conditions the employee is subject to :

Physical Conditions :

Extreme temperatures Noise Wet and / or humid Vibration

Workplace Hazards :

Blood, body fluids and / or infectious disease Hot Water Mechanical Electrical

Chemical Gasses Other

Additional Information

All employees are expected to create an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment. This community is committed to providing courteous, responsive, quality service to our residents by fostering a respectful, positive, and welcoming environment for all. Developing and maintaining a good working rapport with all staff is critical to the functioning of the facility.

This position is expected to follow all facility policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor.

This position will be required to work beyond normal work hours, additional shifts, weekends and holidays when necessary. This position is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

Resident Rights

This facility is committed to a resident's right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights are followed in accordance with state and federal guidelines and established facility policies. All employees need to review the facility policy on Resident Rights and how it applies to the position.

Continuous Improvement

Our expectation is that all employees will have a continuous focus on improving themselves, department and facility. All employees are expected to attend, plan, conduct and schedule in-service training classes as appropriate to the position. This includes meeting annual federal and state in-service requirements. In addition participation in departmental studies and projects is expected.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Acknowledgment

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility's established procedures. I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I further understand that I may also be exposed to the Hepatitis B Virus and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the Hepatitis B vaccination.