Staff Development Coordinator

REQUIRED: RN License, infection prevention experience, Staff development coordinator experience.

New Growth Brings New Opportunities

WhiteStone has been serving Seniors with service excellence for over 100 years! As the first CCRC established in the state of North Carolina in 1912, Whitestone has set the standard for Senior Living in our area developing a reputation for 5-star service to our residents ensuring high quality care.

Our employees have been the key to that success and we are so excited to share the news!! We are currently expanding and are continuing to build a magnificent team!

As an Employer of Choice, we are committed to an employee culture that embraces true employee engagement, allowing opportunities to share ideas and suggestions that impact how we serve our residents. At WhiteStone, you will not be just an employee, you will be a significant part of our community where involvement is key to our success.

Looking for something new and exciting? We may have an opportunity that is right for you!

WhiteStone is currently seeking a positive, compassionate, creative and hospitality-minded individual who loves to train, can multitask and problem solve to provide resident centered care to those we serve as a Staff Development Coordinator. We would love to have you join our team!
Apply below to join our WhiteStone Family!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Development Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of the orientation program and on-going educational programs for all staff at WhiteStone. The Staff Development Coordinator provides specific orientation for Health Center nursing staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.(Other duties may be assigned).

• Plans, conducts and evaluates organized orientation and training programs for all newly hired employees which are scheduled on a regular basis.
• Plans the annual and monthly training program calendar in collaboration with other facility management team members.
• Plans and coordinates management training programs with guidance from the Director of Human Resources.
• Recruits instructors with expertise in the appropriate discipline to improve and develop skills of employees. Utilizes community resources for training programs.
• Assists in the planning and coordination of training programs for all departments within the facility to respond to identified problem areas, service quality or to teach new procedures or methods.
• Maintains appropriate training records and program materials as required by federal and state regulations.
• Provide specific orientation to Health Center nursing staff including completion of the clinical skills check-list.
• Monitors outcome of employee training sessions with regard to skills taught and session evaluations.
• Develops, maintains and upgrades the standards for policies and procedures for the Training and Development Department.
• Serves on the Quality Assurance Committee, Safety Committee and Infection Control Committee and other committees as assigned.
• Coordinates the activities of students engaged in learning programs within the facility from various learning institutions.
• Schedules employee annual physicals and Tuberculosis screening and maintains records of same.
• Monitors/coordinates flu vaccination program for entire facility.
• Conducts Infection Control studies and reports for quarterly QA.
• Verifies licensure of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants upon hire and ensures that these licenses are current during employment in the facility.
• Assumes a proactive role in resolving resident issues & concerns related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Serves as member of Manager on Duty rotation and participates in Leadership Team Meetings.
• During emergencies or other natural disasters, may be required to report for duty as assigned by the Administrator or Executive Director for the duration of the disaster.
• Functions under intense time pressure.
• Contributes to a positive, healthy, and safe working environment.
• Works as a member of the team.
• Gets along well with co-workers.
• Accepts change in a positive manner.
• Performs any other relevant duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

PC computer, audiovisual equipment, other equipment utilized by facility and necessary for resident care.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:

WhiteStone fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

• We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
• We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.

WELLNESS FOCUS:

WhiteStone employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Current licensure by the North Carolina Board of Registered Nursing required. Two years of training and development experience in long term care required.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic mathematical skills required.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to understand, follow and support established policies and procedures of the facility; ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately; ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments efficiently; ability to work effectively with minimum supervision; ability to adapt teaching to the situation and diversity of learners.
• OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Current CPR certification. Computer literacy encouraged. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Leadership, and teaching skills required. Understanding and empathy of the uniqueness of the needs of the elderly required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moderate standing, walking, talking, listening, grasping, reaching, balancing, stooping, keeling, crouching, smelling pushing, pulling. Must be able to assist in lifting and/or positioning residents weighing in excess of 100 pounds. Must be able to wear protective gloves to guard against body fluids. Must be able to distinguish fluid, food and body temperature.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Moderate temperature with limited fluctuations. Potential for exposure to body fluids, and cleaning agents. Occasional contact with needles and other sharp objects.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greensboro, NC 27407: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person