Registered Nurse (RN) - Staff Development, Training & Employee Health

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis.


Job Summary

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking an RN - Staff Development Coordinator / Coworker Health Nurse to lead training, compliance, and coworker health initiatives across the organization. This role manages onboarding and ongoing training for employees, contracted staff, and volunteers; ensures compliance with regulatory requirements; supports quality improvement projects; and oversees all aspects of coworker health programs. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, collaboration, and promoting a healthy, well-prepared workforce in a mission-driven senior services environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with the CRSS training program for new hire orientation.
• Assists with ensuring CRSS coworkers have completed Catholic Charities education requirement for orientation.
• Maintains communication and contact with new clinical hires during 90-day introductory period to ensure CRSS competencies and checklists are completed.
• Conducts annual training for clinical and non-clinical coworkers. Teaches individuals or groups through a variety of teaching methods such as the Relias education platform, education days, competency checkoffs, or other training methods.
• Works closely with the facility's Compliance Officer, Quality team, and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility assessment and/or needs assessment. Develop educational calendars in accordance with the plan.
• Posts training schedules in advance to alert staff to education programs if applicable.
• Ensures maximum educational opportunities for staff.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to department managers concerning training program compliance.
• Available one night shift per month for coworker in-service/training, if needed.

• Conducts and documents subject and attendance of State and Federal required in-services and topics of need and interest.
• Assists and participates in Interim and Licensure Surveys and exit interviews as requested.
• Stays up to date on new nursing regulations for all levels of care within CRSS.
• Participate in studies/projects under the direction of the Director of Quality as needed.
• Maintains coworker health records per regulatory requirements
• Administers TB testing, Hepatitis A & B to coworkers/volunteers per department requirements.
• Coordinate CRSS Flu Vaccine clinic with Archdiocese vendor to ensure staff vaccine requirements are met.
• Oversee CRSS Tuberculosis testing/screening program for all staff and volunteers.
• Attends industry and professional offerings to stay abreast of information pertaining to long term care, state and federal regulations, infection control, safety, etc.

• A member of the CRSS Quality Committee.
• Coordinates CRSS coworker CPR/AED training and tracks licensure to ensure clinical staff are up to date
• Attends QAPI meetings for MQMC, MOPH, and STE.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• A valid nursing degree from an accredited ASN/BSN RN program.
• Minimum two years' experience working as nurse; leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current standards of practice and the rules, regulations, and laws related to the long-term care industry. Ability to teach this knowledge to others.
• Excellent written and communication skills

Skills and Competencies Required

• Good writing, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a flexible manner and relate well to staff at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to meet deadlines related to position.
• Self-motivated and can take direction well.
• Ability to collect and analyze data, and develop a quality product, and teach staff to do the same.
• Creative and able to think outside the box.

Resources for Which Accountable

PPD serum, Hep A and B Vaccines, Injection Supplies

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.


Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.


Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Promoting the dignity of human life within a variety of high-quality, specialized communities while providing older adults the programs and community-based services to fully live their best lives.

Benefits

As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you'll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.