Staff Development Nurse

Summary/Objective:

The Staff Development will provide education, training, guidance, and support to all staff. The Staff Development Coordinator must function as a team leader, working well with Nursing Administration and Human Resources. Provide general orientation, mandatory in-services, and continuing education to meet all departments and facility needs and regulatory requirements. Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate educational and on-the-job training programs.

Essential Functions: Staff Development Coordinator

• Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.
• Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this facility.
• Develop, evaluate, and control the quality of in-service educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to in-service educational programs.

• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance and subject records, etc.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator concerning in-service training programs. Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the in-service educational programs.
• Work with the facility's consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Assist department directors in obtaining and scheduling of speakers to present in-service training programs.
• Ensure that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared before training classes begin.
• Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other personnel.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Quality Assessment and Assurance Coordinator in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for in-service training. Develop, direct, and schedule refresher training, as necessary, for assigned staff and licensed professional personnel. Attend and participate in your professional associations activities and programs, etc., to assure that you keep abreast of current regulations and guidelines, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the administrator.
• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of orientation programs that orient newly hired personnel to their position, the company's policies and procedures, and responsibilities, etc. Assist licensed nursing personnel (i.e., RNs, LPNs, and Nurse Aides) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license current in accordance with state law. Provide in-service training as necessary/required.
• Assist the administrator in developing the Nurse Aide Training curriculum used by the facility. Submit to state agency as required.
• Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard. Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
• Ensure that copies of lesson plans, instructor's qualifications, etc., are filed in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures. Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the administrator.
• Schedules mandated in-services on a monthly and annual basis. Secures appropriate and qualified trainers as necessary.
• Coordinates with all department heads to ensure employee participation at mandated in-services.
• Assures mandatory in-servicing is completed timely and documented in accordance with State and Federal Regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinates orientation of all new employees to meet State and Federal requirements and expectations of BHCS education department.
• Communicates the assimilation status of all new employees in the facility to the administrator and appropriate department head/manager.
• Acts as a resource person for all facility staff in regard to personnel educational needs (i.e., infection control, abuse prevention, sensitivity, etc.).
• Attends educational in-services to maintain licensure and broaden knowledge base. Encourages/influences staff to take advantage of educational programs. Educates staff regarding what CEU programs are available to them.
• Understands and upholds the Residents' Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential. Understands employee rights in accordance with HIPAA and holds all employee information confidential.
• Performs other duties as needed or as assigned by the administrator. Requirements: Staff Development
• Must be a licensed RN nurse in the state of Connecticut. RN strongly preferred.
• Five (5) years' Long Term care experience preferred.
• 2-3 years of nursing management experience preferred. Acute hospital medical/surgical experience desirable.
• Knowledge of the educational needs of all the departments in long term care.
• Knowledge of state, federal, local regulations and JCAHO accreditation requirements as they pertain to certification, licensing, and training.
• Holds and maintains current CPR certification in accordance with Nursing Standards of Practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing, as well as verbally.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients/residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person