LPN/RN Staff Development
About The Position
The LPN/RN Staff Development role is responsible for coordinating staff development within the organization, focusing on training and education to ensure quality of life for adults 55+ and adherence to the mission and vision of the organization. This position plays a key role in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, identifying areas for improvement, leading projects, and educating staff. The role also involves teaching the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) and CPR certification courses, maintaining all necessary records and documentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Additionally, the position assists the Director of Nursing and/or Assistant Director of Nursing with nursing staff compliance, monitoring, and education.
Requirements
- Possesses a current, active license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Kentucky.
- Must possess a certificate of completion for the Methods of Instruction (MOI) training required in the state of Kentucky to teach the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP).
- Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply principles of nursing care and standards of nursing practice.
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the legal aspects of nursing practice.
- Possesses organization skills and demonstrates the ability to apply them.
- Demonstrates the ability to apply principles of communication.
Responsibilities
- Receive direction from the Nursing Home Administrator on overall QAPI objectives.
- Be knowledgeable in data collection, data analysis methodology and performance improvement methods.
- Identify opportunities for improvement through analysis of data, observation of operations and consultation with leadership and staff.
- Collaborate with the quality committee and senior leaders to prioritize and develop QAPI efforts.
- Lead performance improvement projects and provide education and coaching.
- Participate in multidisciplinary QAPI activities.
- Model and demonstrate excellence in customer service, with a constant focus on person-centered care/services delivery.
- Ensures adherence to the mission and philosophy of the organization and that the rights of residents are respected.
- Reports any allegations of abuse, exploitation, neglect or misappropriation of resident property per facility policy.
- Teaches the NATCEP course curriculum, as required, to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Maintains all required records related to the NATCEP course.
- Prepares and submits all required documentation for the NATCEP testing and certification process.
- Teaches CPR certification/re certification course.
- Maintains all applicable credentialing to remain in good standing to teach MOI, CPR, NATCEP, state paid feeding assistance program, etc.
- Assist the Director of Nursing and/or the Assistant Director of Nursing in issues relating to compliance, monitoring and education of all nursing staff tasks and documentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the HR Director or designee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
