Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center South Shore • Scituate, MA

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About The Position

The Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) plans, organizes, develops, and directs in-service education in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role plans, develops, directs, conducts, evaluates, and coordinates staff training, education, in-service programs, and orientation, and maintains associate training and in-service records. The coordinator supports patient safety and rights, works productively with an interdisciplinary team, and contributes to patient evacuation when needed.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma, associate’s degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current throughout employment.
• Desire and ability to effectively train and educate nursing associates and other associates as applicable.
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and display integrity and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• One year of skilled nursing experience.
• Teaching or education experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in-service programs, and orientation.
• Maintain associate training and in-service records.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree