Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America operates Life Care Center of Hixson seeking a Staff Development Coordinator (RN) to plan, organize, and direct all in-service education in compliance with laws and Life Care standards. The role requires an RN license, a nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s), and CPR certification.

One year of skilled nursing and teaching/education experience are preferred, with duties including staff training, record maintenance, and contributing to safe, high-quality patient

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in applicable state
• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s)
• 1 year skilled nursing experience preferred
• Teaching/education experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and to remain current

Responsibilities

• 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
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Education

Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)

Job description

Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Hixson

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Shift

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Position Summary

The RN Staff Development Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, and directs all in service education in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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
• 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