LPN Staff Development Lead - Nursing Education & Training

West Newton HealthCare; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

West Newton HealthCare is seeking an experienced LPN to join our management team as Staff Development Coordinator (ADON/SDC). In this role, you will assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing day-to-day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with standards governing long-term care.

Responsibilities include developing policies, providing training, coordinating nursing services with resident services, scheduling rounds, monitoring

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN in good standing with the state.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with organizational and educational abilities.
• Ability to read and write clearly.
• Experience in hospital, long-term care or healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices and laws for long-term care.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update nursing policies, procedures and manuals.
• Provide orientation, in-services and ongoing training to meet regulatory requirements.
• Assess facility education needs and plan training.
• Coordinate nursing services with resident services and care plans.
• Implement actions to correct deficiencies and participate in surveys.
• Schedule rounds and monitor residents' treatment and medications.
• Review charts and documentation related to resident care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Educational skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

West Newton HealthCare is seeking an experienced LPN to join our management team as Staff Development Coordinator (ADON/SDC). In this role, you will assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing day-to-day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with standards governing long-term care.

Responsibilities include developing policies, providing training, coordinating nursing services with resident services, scheduling rounds, monitoring