Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Aurora, CO seeks an RN educator to plan, develop, and direct staff training and orientation for nursing associates. You will maintain training records, ensure quality patient care, and work within an interdisciplinary team to uphold standards.

The role requires an active RN license, a nursing degree (associate or bachelor’s), and CPR certification; teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in good standing.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training and orientation.
• Maintain associate training and in-service records.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Demonstrate dependability with regular attendance.
• Communicate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

RN license

Nursing diploma

CPR certification

Teaching ability

Education

Nursing degree (Associate or Bachelor’s)

Job description

Position Summary

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
• Teaching/education experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Desire and ability to effectively train and educate all nursing associates and other associates as applicable
• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in service, and orientation
• Maintain associate training and in service records
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer