Staff Development Coordinator - RN

General Purpose:Plan and implement job skills training, in-service education and a Certification Training Program (if applicable) for the nursing assistants as required by regulations. Essential Job FunctionsThis facility expects their employees to do whatever is necessary to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents.  Therefore, the following list is not all-inclusive: 

• Work cooperatively with the Administrator, Human Resources Director and Director of Nursing in assessing training needs and plan programs to meet these needs and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all nursing assistants hired by the facility complete a certification program (if applicable).
• Prepare applications for staff development, in-service, continuing education and C.N.A. Certification Training to appropriate agency as required and prepare renewal applications when applicable to appropriate agency.
• Prepare/obtain and file lesson plans for all programs taught to facility employees.
• Maintain a current schedule of all students and outside instructors who may be in the facility doing clinical training.
• Ensure all nursing assistants complete hours of required training during the required time period.
• Participate in the new hire Orientation program.
• Complete a Skills Checklist on each C.N.A. and licensed nurse, which indicates that they are competent to perform all resident care tasks to which they will be assigned. 
• Provide skill training to new staff in any deficient area noted above before allowing the nursing assistant to perform the task with a resident.
• Implement all staff in-services addressing mandatory in-service topics.
• Evaluate in-services training to develop programs that enhance resident care skills.
• Regularly check the competency of C.N.A. skill performance, positive regard for residents, and developmental needs of direct care staff.  Provide 1:1 instruction immediately, if necessary.
• Participate in C.N.A. hiring process as interviewer or screener of resumes.
• Participate in QA meetings to identify training needs.
• Provide in-service resources for licensed staff in clinical skills development.
• Develop training interventions to resolve problems/issues.

 RequirementsMinimum Qualifications

• Must be an RN – active and in good standing.

• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Benefits Include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• Generous time off plan after 90 days
• 401k with Employer Match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurances

EOE/D/FM/V
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Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Adamsville, Company: Tri-County Healthcare.