Staff Development Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team Under New Management!

A long-term care facility in Newburyport is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team under a brand-new management team . We are committed to improving staffing ratios, enhancing resident care, and providing a professional, supportive workplace .

This is your opportunity to grow your career in a resident-focused environment with competitive pay, excellent benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

-Coordinating all educational programs for licensed and unlicensed staff.

-Coordinates and actively participates in unit-based orientation of licensed and non-licensed staff within the facility. Solicits involvement of unit staff as mentors.

-Assures all necessary mandatory education (fire safety, infection control, residents rights, Hazard communication, safety, sexual harassment; Dementia, HIPAA, workplace violence, yearly) required by regulatory standards are available for all staff; track attendance. Schedule live presentations for mandatory in-services on a rotating basis as applicable

-Maintain program attendance records in accordance with the Department of Public Health and other regulatory bodies.

-Coordinates the monthly orientation program at facility.

-Provide or arranges/ verifies BLS, CPR, and First Aid education for direct care staff as required; offer optional training for all other employees.

-Participates in appropriate committee and collaborates with other staff to promote a high standard of care by licensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing.

-Maintain current employee health files on all staff members to assure compliance with all relevant regulations.

-Monitor and investigate employee injuries and or exposures. Work cooperatively with HR and departments in managing employee injuries and illnesses. Informs Director of Nursing, administrator and Medical Director per protocol.

-Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.

-Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.

-Orient new employees to the importance of infection control policies and procedures, personal hygiene, handwashing/hand hygiene techniques, etc., as well as the employee’s responsibility in following our established procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.

-Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Minimum of one year geriatric experience, preferably with similar population.

• Previous teaching/staff development experience strongly preferred.

• Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include standard/universal precautions.

• APIC Certification in infection control preferred, but not necessary.

  
  Why Work Here

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Green Employee benefits

• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

• Supportive, Experienced Leadership Team

• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

• Convenient Newburyport location with easy access to bus and train lines

• Warm, Professional, Resident-Focused Work Environment

• Additional Perks For Staff

• Online Payroll Access , including:

  • View pay stubs anytime

  • Track hours worked

  • See upcoming pay dates

  • Download W-2s and tax documents

  • Update direct-deposit information

  • Paid weekly in full

  • Employees may access up to 50% of earned wages after 24 hours

Apply Today
If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) looking to advance your career in long-term care under a supportive new management team , apply now and join a team dedicated to providing exceptional resident care!