Staff Development Coordinator

Job TitleEnsures that employees receive compliance training and education necessary to perform their job responsibilities in accordance with Kindred's Code of Business Conduct.Ensures that documentation for all training is completed in accordance with state, federal and Compliance requirements.Monitors employee performance and takes necessary action for compliance issues.Develops and conducts an orientation program for new, rehired and contract employees.Manages Employee Health program.Provides hands-on clinical orientation and instruction to licensed and unlicensed personnel.Conducts or coordinates new employee job training, and CPR training.Assesses resident needs in relation to staff abilities and designs appropriate training programs.Working with the Director of Nursing Services (DNS), ensures clinical competency of nursing staff through observed skills evaluation, and conducts annual competency assessments for licensed nursing staff and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).Assists in department budget preparation and contains expenditures within budget.Conducts and coordinates OSHA/Risk Management program with oversight of documentation requirements.Ensures the educational curriculum in the center meets or exceeds state, federal and accreditation requirements.Plans and conducts state and federally required in-service programs.Conducts certification or training programs for Nursing Assistants.Performs other tasks as assigned.Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with Company standards, policies, compliance requirements, laws, and professional standards.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of learning principles and training techniques.Skilled in developing and conducting training programs.Skilled in work assessment.Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.Possesses basic computer skills.Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.DisclaimerThis description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.