What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, MEADE STREET SNC (FT, DAYS) position at Allied Services Integrated Health System?
Description
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Staff Development Coordinator assists in organizing and administration of the nursing department. Assumes responsibilities delegated by the Director of Nursing and assumes duties of Director / ADON in his / her absence.
The RN Staff Development Coordinator is also responsible for the organization and implementation of new employees' orientation and clinical competency; continued clinical competency, general in-service, and staff development in accordance with staff development and in-service training policies.
The RN Staff Development Coordinator must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his / her department-adolescent through geriatric. The RN Staff Development Coordinator must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the populations served by the hospital; and to provide the care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures.
The RN Staff Development Coordinator must be able to perform all functions of a registered nurse within the scope of practice as outlined by the regulatory agencies such as the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
The RN Staff Development Coordinator must be able to deliver nursing care according to the standards of care as outlined by the various associations such as Pennsylvania Nurses Association (PNA), and the American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice.
Type of supervision exercised : Full. Jobs reporting to this position : Staff Development Staff directly; serves as a team leader for the entire nursing department.
EDUCATION :
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE :
Minimum of five (5) years satisfactory experience as an RN preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years experience in a long term care / management setting required.
Minimum of one (1) year nursing education experience required.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :
Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Knowledgeable in Department of Health regulations.
Excellent organizational, administrative and analytical skills required.
Make continuous efforts to maintain a strong, current clinical knowledge-based skill level. Seeks appropriate continuing education to meet these goals.
Must be certified to teach the nurse aide training program (TTE) approved by the state.
Must be cleared according to the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Strong Clinical leadership and management skills, good interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships, and a high level of initiative and creative problem solving ability required.
Must be able and willing to be available to meet the needs of the nursing department on all shifts.
Computer skills required.
CPR certification must be obtained and maintained. CPR Instructor certification obtained and maintained.
Must maintain current knowledge of regulatory agency standards applicable to staff orientation, competency, and education. Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory required.
Ability to organize, coordinate and direct nursing standards, as well as relay information required.
