Staff Development Coordinator

Santa Fe Care; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Santa Fe Care is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator to plan, organize, and direct in-service education for all staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards. You will develop training for new hires and ongoing staff, manage employee health programs, infection control, and coordinate with HR on orientation and continuing education to maintain competency.

This full-time role offers a competitive pay rate and a benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid

Qualifications

• Requires RN or LPN license with nursing experience.
• Experience in staff education and in-service programs preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain in-service training for all staff.
• Coordinate employee health programs (Hepatitis B vaccines, PPD checks).
• Serve as Infection Control Nurse reporting to Infection Control Officer and Administrator.

Skills

Training development

Infection control

Staff education

Orientation coordination

Education

RN or LPN license

Job description

Position Purpose:

(STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR) The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all in- services education programs, throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as directed by Director of Nursing to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care be maintained at all times.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all new hires and existing staff.


• Employee health encompasses administration and management of Hepatitis B vaccinations and PPD annual checks.


• Requires expert knowledge of basic nursing skills (patient assessment, infection control, IV therapy, medication administration, etc.) and a desire to pass that knowledge on to others.


• The Staff Development Coordinator works closely with the HR manager to provide new hire orientation. The SDC evaluates the educational needs to ensure on-going continuing education and adherence to applicable required in-service education for all staff. Identifies, assesses, and implements in-service programs as needed regarding the satisfactory performance of clinical skills and knowledge. Ensure all required in-service training for Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A) is complete and that in-services training is sufficient to ensure the continuing competency of nurse aides (no less than 12 hours per year).


• Serves as Infection Control Nurse, reports infection control practices to Infection Control Officer and Administrator.


• We offer a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full time associates which include affordable health and dental insurance within 60 days of hire, 90 days of hire we offer paid time off, paid holidays.


• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education / Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be a licensed RN/LPN, have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a nurse, and clinical training experience.

Working for Santa Fe Care Center Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center is no ordinary career. It takes pride and dedication. It takes a critical combination of technical skills balanced with people skills. Most of all it takes a unique person, with a caring heart and a passion for helping others. It's more than just a job...it's a calling. If interested, please contact Dave Armijo Administrator.