Staff Development Coordinator

Birmingham East is looking for a Licensed nurse who has experience in the SDC world and that is a team player. General Description Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services and/or Executive Director, performs recruitment, staffing and training functions in accordance with Facility policies and procedures. Essential Duties Contributes to Facility quality assessment and improvement initiatives. Coordinates, conducts and tracks Facility education program, including mandatory in-services and nursing staff competencies required by state and federal regulations, Facility policies, and QA-identified needs. Prepares nursing schedule which adheres to the Facility's staff-to-resident ratio. Reviews and approves requests for time off based on staffing needs, as needed. Administers Facility work rules, policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) in the hiring and scheduling of staff. Schedules and conducts interviews with both internal and external nursing department candidates. Trains and orients nursing department new hires (classroom and floor orientation). Performs pre-employment drug screening, reference checks, and background checks as needed. Administers and tracks employee and resident vaccine requirements per regulations and Facility policy. Maintains records of applicants not selected for positions per retention guidelines as needed. Educates staff on required policies and procedures. Maintains secure personnel records for employees as needed. Reduces unscheduled vacancies by contacting available staff to cover shifts, as needed. Supports adherence to Facility attendance, paid time off, leave of absence and FML policies. Manages Tara University database as directed. Advises the Supervisor of outstanding issues, potential problems, and labor relations matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr