What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Development Nurse position at Springfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Position Purpose :
Functions in a variety of settings to develop and maintain the clinical competency of nursing staff to care for residents / patients of various needs.
Essential Functions of Position :
- Plans, schedules and implements clinical training for all clinical staff.
- Develop new training tools, policies and procedures.
- Provides clinical modules during orientation to all employess using the appropriate materials.
- Plans, coordinates, schedules and presents inservices for all departments (mandatory, voluntary and identified needs).
- Coordinates, implements and maintains records of all inservicing for all staff.
- Coordinates the use of educational equipment and resources.
- Performs other staff education duties as required or directed for compliance with State and Federal Regulations.
- Prepares supplementary education materials as required.
- Assesses the learning needs of the staff through direct observation, formal learning assessments and indirectly through review of quality improvment and / or program evaluation.
- Measures the impact of programs and learning activities on staff.
- Attends and participates in inservice training, performance improvement committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed.
- Assists in orientation and training of employees as assigned.
- Maintains record of individual staff education.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Education / Requirements :
Currently licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse plus a minimum of 3 years directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of MDS, care plan development and chart auditing of the nursing process. Strong oral and written communication and teaching skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Must have current CPR certification.
