Staff Development Coordinator
Premier Healthcare at Harrington House
Walpole, MA
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Development Coordinator to join our team at Premier Healthcare at Harrington House in Walpole, MA. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs to ensure our nursing team is equipped to provide high-quality care to our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the completion of the facility assessment to identify educational needs among staff
- Develop and implement a training plan to address regulatory requirements and facility needs
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and oversee orientation programs for all personnel
- Develop and schedule refresher training as needed
- Track attendance and completion of training to ensure all required training is received
- Review educational content to ensure it reflects current standards of practice and facility policies and procedures
Additional Responsibilities:
- Identify and prioritize facility educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment
- Work closely with the facility's Compliance Officer and other leaders to develop a training plan
- Collaborate with department managers to develop competencies required for meeting residents' needs
- Cooperate with the Administrator during routine evaluation of the training program's effectiveness
- Maintain all training records, reports, instructional materials, and speaker qualifications related to each educational program
Requirements:
- Minimum requirements include a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program
- Two years of experience as an LPN/RN
- Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs
- Must meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license
- Extensive knowledge of current standards of practice and the rules, regulations, and laws related to the long-term care industry
- Ability to teach this knowledge to others
Personal Skills and Traits Desired:
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
- Patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff
- Ability to relay information concerning a resident's condition
- Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace
Benefits:
- Competitive wages + generous shift differential
- 6 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Long- & short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- 401(k)
Apply today to lead a skilled nursing team and provide compassionate care in a supportive environment! Staff Development Coordinator is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
