What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatric Care Specialist position at Liberty Health?
**Company Overview**
At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
- STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (RN LICENSE REQUIRED)
- Full Time
**Job Description:**
The Staff Development Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the staff development program for the Facility. This includes acting as personnel health nurse, providing orientation for all employees, conducting training sessions, and directing in-house in-services.
**Responsibilities:**
- Coordinates staff development program for the Facility
- Acts as personnel health nurse for Facility
- Provides orientation for all employees following the orientation policy and outline
- Conducts blood-borne pathogens training for all new employees and presents updates to staff
- Conducts hazard communication standards training for all new employees and presents updates to all staff at least yearly
- Acts as primary instructor for Nurse Aide Training Program as approved by DFS, as necessary
- Posts workshops, hospital in-service or continuing education classes pertinent to staff and encourages attendance and participation
- Coordinates, schedules and directs in-house in-service for all staff
- Assists other Nursing Management Team as directed by Director of Nursing in reviewing incident reports
- Works as charge nurse and/or supervisor as needed in nursing emergencies
**Requirements:**
- Registered Nurse with current, valid RN license from North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Five years of nursing experience in long term care setting and/or nursing education experience
- Ability to provide quality nursing care to patients and genuine interest in geriatric nursing
- CPR certified yearly
- Ability to supervise nursing staff, assuring work assignments are completed appropriately and timely
- Ability to make decisions regarding nursing problems
- Ability to teach, instruct and direct orientation, continuing education, and in-services
- Read, know, and follow personnel, department and facility procedures, and adhere to local, state, and federal requirements
