Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Valley West Health Care Center • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

The RN Staff Development Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, and directs in-service education in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role oversees staff training, education, in-service programs, and orientation, and maintains associate training and in-service records. The coordinator is expected to provide excellent customer service, work productively on an interdisciplinary team, and support patient safety, including assisting with patient evacuation.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and 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 and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
• 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.
• Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Integrity and professionalism.

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.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• 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 mandatory compliance training.
• Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.

Benefits

• Referral bonuses for certain high-need positions; all employees are eligible.

What This Job Offers

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