Nursing Staff Development Director

Athena Health Care Systems; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems is hiring a Nursing Staff Development Director at Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. In this pivotal role, you will oversee nursing educational programs and contribute to staff development. The ideal candidate holds a nursing degree and has the requisite leadership skills to guide a dynamic care team. In addition to competitive pay, the role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

401(k) with Employer Match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum one year Nursing Supervisor experience in a long-term care facility.
• At least one year experience in staff education.

Responsibilities

• Direct educational programs for the nursing department.
• Ensure orientation is completed for all employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory Skills

Organizational Skills

Teaching

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited school

CPR certification

Job description

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We are hiring a Director of Staff Development to join our dynamic care team at Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!

Shift is Monday-Friday 8a-4p. Salaried role with weekly pay. Includes on-call responsibilities. Can be an LPN or RN.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Director of Staff Development, the purpose of your job is to direct educational programs for the nursing department.

Experience & Education:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN or RN in this state.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must have as a minimum, one (1) year Nursing Supervisor experience in a long-term care facility.
• Must have one (1) year experience in staff education.
• Must have experience in supervision, principles, and practices of teaching, etc.
  
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that general orientation is completed for all employees.
• Conduct job specific orientation for Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Develop and implement educational programs based on identified needs to ensure the knowledge and skills of personnel.
• Develop and distribute annual and monthly education calendars.
• Maintain a library of resource information and self-study programs for facility staff
• Maintain staff development records accurately and timely.
• Conduct C.N.A. training programs as required by the facility.
• Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.
• Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
  
  
  

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
• Must be knowledgeable in the privacy rule, comply with facility’s privacy practices, train staff in the same and provide additional training if changes are made to policies and/or there is staff non-compliance.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure standards of nursing practice.
  
  
  

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
  
  
  

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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