LPN Staff Development Coordinator: Nursing Education Leader

Melrose HealthCare; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

FSA

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Melrose HealthCare is seeking an experienced LPN to join our management team as a Staff Development Coordinator. The role supports the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing day-to-day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current standards for long-term care facilities.

The position involves developing training, providing orientation and mandatory in-services, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing.
• Solid knowledge of nursing theory and practices.
• Able to read and write legibly.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care settings.
• Familiar with laws and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update nursing policies, procedures, reference materials, manuals, objectives and philosophies.
• Provide in-services and training to meet department and regulatory requirements.
• Determine and assess facility education needs.
• Plan, develop, and implement training.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
• Implement plans of action to correct deficiencies.
• Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies.
• Report to the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator on operations.
• Schedule daily rounds and monitor residents' treatment and medications.
• Review nurses' notes for proper documentation of treatment, medications and conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing theory knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education/training delivery

Basic computer skills

Education

LPN license

Job description

Melrose HealthCare is seeking an experienced LPN to join our management team as a Staff Development Coordinator. The role supports the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing day-to-day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current standards for long-term care facilities.

The position involves developing training, providing orientation and mandatory in-services, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.