Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Sierra Vista • Sierra Vista, AZ

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About The Position

The RN Staff Development Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, and directs all in-service education in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role coordinates staff training, education, in-service programs, and orientation, and maintains associate training and in-service records. The coordinator works with an interdisciplinary team, maintains professional relationships, protects confidential information, follows company policies and compliance procedures, and demonstrates dependable attendance and a positive, customer-focused attitude.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma, associate’s degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and able to maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, maintained as current during 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, procedures, 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 applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in-service programs, and orientation.
• Maintain associate training and in-service records.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow company policies, confidentiality requirements, and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.

What This Job Offers

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