RN Staff Development Coordinator

Where

Mayfield, KY

What you'll be doing

Ensures that employees receive compliance training and education necessary to perform their job responsibilities. Oversees the process for competency evaluation of new clinical department personnel; recommends progression to permanent employment or extension of orientation/probationary period for new employees. Plans, organizes, and implements ongoing education and training programs for licensed nurses, nursing assistants, unit clearks, and other ancillary personnel to promote the knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of quality care consistent with services provided by the center. In coordination with the director of nursing and the executive director, periodically reviews the center clinical admission grid and service lines to identify applicable advanced/as needed competencies required for clinical personnel. Plans, organizes, and implements education training programs to meet the strategic goals of the center. Conducts or coordinates certification or training programs for nursing assistants to prepare them for state certification/competency exam as applicable. Conducts needs assessment through review of survey history, individual performance and competency evaluation, center performance improvement trends, input from center department managers, and input from individual staff members, to identify educational needs to staff. Ensures the educational curriculum in the center meets or exceeds state, federal and accreditation requirements. Develops and maintains monthly and annual education calendars. Ensures educational opportunities are effectively communicated to center personnel. Provides clinical and classroom hands-on instruction, and on the job coaching to licensed and un licensed personnel. Coordinates and/or conducts CPR training for licensed personnel and applicable non-licensed personnel. Provides supplemental training and education as applicable for identified performance concerns and makes recommendations for additional training and follow up to the department manager. Collaborates with other staff, within the nursing service and other departments, to provide educational programs and experiences. Utilizes both internal and community resources in meeting staff development needs. Organizes and assists individuals with the development of learning opportunities for professional growth. Utilizes and disseminates current nursing literature and educational materials. Ensures staff awareness of current policies and procedures and professional standards of practice. Ensures staff education and skills validation regarding patient care procedures and equipment. Ensures that documentation for all training and education is completed and maintained in accordance with state, federal and company compliance program requirements. Ensures data entry into the learning management system is reflective of all in-service education offerings and employee attendance, and is updated timely in accordance with company policy. Recommends staff development program and resource needs to administration for budgets and contains expenditures to current budge. Develops and facilititates and orientation program for all facility personnel. Orientation programs to include general orientation for new and rehired facility personnel and clinical orientation for clinical employees in accordance with company policy as well as state and federal requirements and other job specific/rolese based training as needed. Plans, organizes and implements concise orientations for contract personnel.

What your background should be

Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long term care environment. License as a RN in state employed. Valid CPR teaching certificate preferred. Certified infection control nurse preferred. Current with state continuing education (CE) requirements.

Required Schooling / Training

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, RN required, BSN degree preferred.

Who is the client company

This is a healthcare services company that operates hospitals, nursing centers, and contract rehabilitation services.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com