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Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Desert Cove Nursing Center

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Job description

Job Description:

Sign On Bonus- $5,000

Position Summary
The RN Staff Development Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, and directs all in service education in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Reports to Director of Nursing (DON)

Working Conditions

Attends and participates in continuing education programs (ex. Infection Prevention and Control)
Works in department as well as throughout facility
Subject to frequent interruptions
Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary
Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday
Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to AIDS, the hepatitis B virus, and
COVID-19

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications
Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
Teaching/education experience preferred
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Proficient with use of technology with the ability to effectively and efficiently utilize electronic computer systems to review/update data.

Specific Requirements
Performs work within the scope of his/her license
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance
Desire and ability to effectively train and educate all nursing associates and other associates as applicable
Expert knowledge in field of practice
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions
Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in service, and orientation
Must be able to serve as a QAPI Committee member, with the responsibility of reporting on ongoing education needs and compliance rates.
Maintain associate training and in-service records
Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be able to communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs

Position Summary
The RN Staff Development Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, and directs all in service education in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
Teaching/education experience preferred
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements

Desire and ability to effectively train and educate all nursing associates and other associates as applicable
Expert knowledge in field of practice
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions

Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in service, and orientation
Maintain associate training and in service records
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer