Staff Development Coordinator (LPN)

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

In this role, the ADON/SDCwill assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day to day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Administrator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in developing, maintaining and periodically updating written nursing policies, procedures, reference materials, manual, objectives and philosophies.
• Provide general orientation, mandatory in-services, continuing education, and other training to meet all department and facility needs and regulatory requirements.
• Determine and assess facility education needs.
• Plan, develop, and implement training.
• Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
• Implement plans of action to correct deficiencies.
• Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies
• Make reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator concerning operations of the department.
• Schedule daily rounds and monitor resident’s treatment and medications to ensure residents are receiving proper care.
• Review nurse’s notes to ensure proper documentation is maintained relating to resident’s treatment, medications and conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (LPN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state.
• Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.
• Must have good verbal and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate organizational and educational skills.
• Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner.
• Previous experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other healthcare related facility.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long term care.
• Must have basic computer skills.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

At Next Step Healthcare, we are driven to provide each of our patients with an experience that exceeds their expectations. Whether you are a short-term patient with rehabilitation needs after a hospital stay or a long-term patient with chronic and complex care needs, our skilled nursing facilities are designed to offer personalized healthcare.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits plans.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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