Staff Development Coordinator

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to assess the training needs of nursing staff and to develop, implement, evaluate and document staff development programs including General Orientation, Job Specific Orientation, In-Service, and Continuing Education Programs for nursing department personnel. Functions within the scope of the state’s Nurse Practice Act for Licensure.

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Safety and Sanitation
• Staff Development
• Staff Development Coordinator Responsibilities
  • Develops implements and maintains a written annual staff development plan which ensures a coordinated program for staff education for nursing personnel.
  • Participates in general orientation process.
  • Coordinates job specific orientation checklist to familiarize and train new nursing department hires to the expectations of the job.
  • Acts as preceptor, coach, and resource person to assist nursing department employees successfully complete the job specific orientation.
  • Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting required in-service programs and/or special training sessions in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and/or corporate requirements.
  • Collaborates with the ADON (designee) to complete periodic needs assessment identifying ongoing learning needs of staff and assists in developing and conducting educational programs to meet the identified needs.
  • Maintains appropriate documentation of educational programming, each individual employee’s attendance at educational programs and competency validation as needed.
  • Maintains up to date personnel files with each employee’s educational information.
  • Assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting all required training to assure compliance with Quality ** Improvement program in conjunction with all departments.
  • Collaborates with the Administrator to establish an annual budget that will provide necessary resources to achieve program objectives and cost efficiencies.
  • Assists with demonstrations to acquaint staff with new equipment and to review established equipment.
• Supervisory/People Management Responsibilities
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

Licensed as R.N. in this state; BSN preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. CPR certified.

Experience

Two years of teaching experience preferred. Demonstrated ability and presentation experience in training of adults and group dynamics. One year of long-term care teaching experience and working knowledge of clinical nursing practices and the job functions of nursing home employees, preferred.