Staff Development Coordinator- RN

Job Opportunity At Lovington Healthcare

Lovington Healthcare is a fantastic long-term care facility. We are looking for fantastic people like you to join our team! We offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus and pay rates from $30-$40 per hour. Our benefits include 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and vision insurance.

Your Job

The registered nurse will build the clinical department in accordance with current federal, state, and company standards, guidelines, and regulations. The RN will demonstrate and teach resident care in classroom and clinical units to nursing staff. Instructs in principles and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to nursing and resident care. We are looking for a passionate leader to join our team. Apply today!

Your Job Qualifications

Currently licensed as an RN in the state practiced.

Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school preferred.

Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred.

At least 2 years nursing education experience required.

Responsibilities

Assesses the training needs of nursing staff to develop, implement, evaluate, and document staff development programs including general orientation, job specific orientation, in-service, and continuing education programs for nursing department personnel.

Identifies, plans, implements, directs, and evaluates educational program within the facility based upon individual facility needs, resident needs, and in compliance with state and federal regulations; implements these programs on all shifts.

Responsible for the planning, coordinating, and conducting required in-service programs and/or special training sessions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and/or corporate requirements.

Collaborates with the Director of Nursing (designee) to complete periodic needs assessment identifying ongoing learning needs of staff and assists in developing and conducting educational programs to meet the identified needs.

Maintains appropriate documentation of educational programming, each individual employee's attendance at educational programs, and competency validation as needed.

Develops, implements, and maintains a written annual staff development plan, which ensures a coordinated program for staff education for nursing personnel.

Coordinates job specific orientation to familiarize and train new nursing department hires to the expectations of the job.

Acts as preceptor, coach, and resource person to assist nursing department employees to successfully complete the job specific orientation.

Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote workplace safety and safe work practices.

Supervises development and delivery of in-service education to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care and respect for resident rights.

Develops positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

Maintains up to date personnel files with each employee's educational information.

Assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting required training to assure compliance with Quality Improvement program in conjunction with departments.

Establishes an annual budget that will provide necessary resources to achieve program objectives and cost efficiencies.

Assists with demonstrations to acquaint staff with new equipment and to review established equipment.

During training provides supervision and oversight of employee to ensure skills are performed as outlined in nursing procedures.

Review employee performance during skills observations.

Ensures employee satisfactorily completes orientation and other assigned training sessions.

Lovington Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.