Staff Development RN

Job Description

Job Description

Amberwoods of Farmington looking for an experienced Staff Development Coordinator to join our team!

20 Hours Flexible Schedule

We value our employees and support job enthusiasm and positive relationships.

We offer Competitive wages and an excellent benefit package which includes:

· Paid time off

· 401 k

Amberwoods is a 130-bed newly renovated, progressive facility providing long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and Memory Care services, located in Farmington, CT. Our facility is conveniently located within proximity to I-84 and is a ten-minute drive to downtown Hartford.

The role of the Director of Staff Development is critical to the success of our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with the ability to engage and inspire our employees to excel in providing safe and effective quality care. Candidate must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut with previous experience in the provision of educational guidance and clinical support in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general orientation and mandatory in-service programs in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Provide continuing education to help employees identify strategies that can improve critical thinking, interpersonal and technical skills
• Perform competency skills to assess safety training in the workplace
• Evaluate competencies and determine what training, support and resources are necessary for individual success
• Determine and assess facility educational needs
• Evaluate and monitor transition from orientation to ensure quality resident care in conjunction with the facility’s philosophy and core objectives
• Assist and coach employees through knowledge, skill and encouragement
• Apply strategies and teaching modules that foster critical thinking and facilitate a team approach to resident care
• Communicate areas of concern with the Administrator/DNS
• Create optimal employee relations necessary to motivate, recruit and maintain staff retention levels

Qualifications

• Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License
• Proficient knowledge of CMS and state regulations in order to promote best practices in education and training
• 2 years of clinical managerial nursing experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with nursing personnel in a health care setting
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with EMR's
• Highly effective as a team leader and motivator
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, when necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively with both a diverse clientele and workforce through sound business decisions, diplomacy and discretion

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• Flexible schedule to accommodate all staff