RN/LPN Staff Development Coordinator

Position Type: RN or LPN Staff Development Coordinator

Nestled on a scenic wooded property in Red Boiling Springs’s historic downtown, our wonderful home awaits you! We pride ourselves on providing top-quality care to our beloved residents while ensuring employee satisfaction. Our beautiful, smaller facility allows us to connect deeply and forge meaningful relationships with our residents. Here, you’re not just another number – you’re welcomed into our supportive work family!

We strive to make sure our staff feel heard, respected, and valued. From fun-filled themed parties to hosting a music festival, there’s always something exciting just around the corner at The Palace! Join a community that celebrates achievements and fosters a positive work environment. Experience a fulfilling career where your contributions truly make a difference. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

We offer the following to our amazing employees:

• Career Growth Opportunities: We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events: Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
• DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
• Pay in lieu of benefits (Mod Comp): Competitive compensation options.
• PTO with accruals for full-time employees: Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance.

SDC Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide support to the Director of Nursing with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
• Supervise and assist scheduling of employees within established state guidelines.
• Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a CNA, and/or GNA/CMA as applicable, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
• Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes.
• 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 Center.

SDC Job Requirements:

• Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices strongly preferred.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must have LPN or RN license in State

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.