The Staff Development nurse is responsible for planning and implementing facility orientation, job skills training, in-service education, and a Certification Training Program (if applicable) for nursing assistants, as required by regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Evaluates resident and staff training needs and provides the Executive Director (ED) and DNS with comprehensive recommendations concerning nursing staff's educational/training needs.
- Interprets and implements established Center policies, processes, and regulations for nursing staff.
- Plans and provides the ED and DNS with an annual schedule of planned education programs.
- Maintains current education records of classes/in-services conducted, attendance, and clinical performance of each nursing attendee, as well as attendance records of other employees.
- Maintains an education profile for each nursing employee listing each class attended, date, time period, and evaluation of performance.
- Observes and teaches the Center safety policies and processes to nursing staff.
- Assumes responsibility for obtaining continuing education relating to the care of the geriatric resident and nursing education.
- Demonstrates consistent ability to identify problems, report objectively, and take appropriate corrective action.
EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Required: RN or LPN License in the state of employment.
- Required: One year of experience and demonstrated competence in planning, implementing, and directing educational programs for adults in the nursing field.
- Preferred: Two years' experience in nursing; one year in long-term care.
- Two years of full time experience as a licensed nurse, at least one year of which must be in the provision of direct resident care in a nursing facility and within six (6) months of employment, and prior to teaching a certification program, the Director of Staff Development must obtain a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education in nursing courses in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person
