LPN Staff Development
About The Position
The LPN Staff Development role is responsible for coordinating and delivering staff development programs within the organization, focusing on nursing staff education and competency. This position plays a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, particularly with the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP), and promoting a culture of quality improvement (QAPI). The individual will teach various certification courses, maintain records, and collaborate with leadership to enhance the skills and knowledge of the nursing team, ultimately contributing to the organization's mission of providing quality of life options for adults 55+.
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).
- Best Friends Certified Master Trainer.
- 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
- 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, Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care, state paid feeding assistance program, etc.
- As a licensed professional, it is expected that this person shall 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.
- Receive direction from the Nursing Home Administrator on overall QAPI objectives for the organization.
- Be knowledgeable in data collection, data analysis methodology and performance improvement methods needed to support and lead performance improvement projects.
- 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 in order to build needed skills in others to lead PIPs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary QAPI activities.
- Consistently 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 entrusted to the organization are respected.
- Reports any allegations of abuse, exploitation, neglect or misappropriation of resident property per facility policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the HR Director or designee.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
