Staff Development Coordinator, RN

Journey Skilled Nursing•Tybee Island, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Journey Healthcare is seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Development Coordinator, LPN/RN to join their team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing training and development programs for their staff. Journey Healthcare believes that true success starts with strong local leadership, supported by a dedicated home office team. Their vision is to change the world, one heart at a time, and their mission is to consistently achieve exceptional quality outcomes by leading a world-class Care Team.

Requirements

A nursing degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
Two years of experience as an RN.
Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
Must also 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.

Responsibilities

Participates in the completion of the facility assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents’ needs.
Identifies and prioritizes the facility’s educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the facility assessment.
Works closely with the facility’s Compliance Officer and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility assessment and/or needs assessment.
Develop educational calendars in accordance with the plan.
Plans, schedules, conducts, and oversees orientation programs for all personnel.
Develops, schedules, and directs refresher training, as necessary, for all personnel.
Tracks attendance/completion of training to ensure that all required training is received by all personnel in a timely manner.