Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Rensselaer Care Center•Rensselaer, IN

20h

About The Position

The Staff Development Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who plans, organizes, develops, directs, conducts, evaluates, and coordinates staff training, education, in-service programs, and orientation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The coordinator maintains associate training and in-service records and works with nursing and other associates to support effective education and compliance. The role requires an active RN license in good standing, current CPR certification, expert knowledge in the field of practice, and the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

Requirements

Nursing diploma (associate’s 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; certification must remain 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 and procedures and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
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.
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.
Effectively train and educate nursing associates and other associates as applicable.
Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform proficiently in competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.