Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of East Ridge•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Staff Development Coordinator is a registered nurse responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing in-service education in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role coordinates staff training, education, orientation, and in-service programs, and maintains associate training and in-service records. The coordinator also supports patient safety and evacuation, provides excellent customer service, and works productively with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and 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 of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
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.
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 Code of Conduct and compliance training.
Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.