Nursing Education & Staff Development Director

Inside Philanthropy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Senior Living is seeking an experienced Staff Development Coordinator (RN) to lead the facility's ongoing training and education programs. The role includes directing nursing staff development, overseeing orientation, and delivering vital infection control and safety training.

The position requires an RN license, several years in geriatric care or nursing education, and the ability to supervise staff while maintaining compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current RN license from the state board.
• Five years of nursing experience in long-term care or nursing education.
• Ability to provide quality nursing care with a genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• CPR certified yearly.
• Ability to supervise nursing staff and ensure tasks are completed appropriately and timely.
• Ability to make decisions regarding nursing problems.
• Ability to teach, instruct and direct orientation, continuing education, and in-services.
• Read, know, and follow personnel, department and facility procedures, and adhere to local, state, and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the staff development program for the Facility.
• Act as personnel health nurse for Facility.
• Provide orientation for all employees following the orientation policy and outline.
• Conduct blood borne pathogens training for all new employees and present updates to staff.
• Conduct hazard communication standards training for all new employees and present updates to all staff at least yearly.
• Act as the primary instructor for the Nurse Aide Training Program as approved by DFS, as necessary.
• Post workshops, hospital in-service or continuing education classes pertinent to staff and encourage attendance and participation.
• Coordinate, schedule and direct in-house in-service for all staff.
• Assist other Nursing Management Team as directed by the Director of Nursing in reviewing incident reports.
• Work as charge nurse and/or supervisor as needed in nursing emergencies.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff training

Clinical supervision

Decision making

Communication

Education

RN license

Job description

Liberty Senior Living is seeking an experienced Staff Development Coordinator (RN) to lead the facility's ongoing training and education programs. The role includes directing nursing staff development, overseeing orientation, and delivering vital infection control and safety training.

The position requires an RN license, several years in geriatric care or nursing education, and the ability to supervise staff while maintaining compliance with regulations.