Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career advancement

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation and holidays

Life insurance & disability

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an RN Staff Development Coordinator to plan, organize, develop and direct in-service education aligned with legal requirements and Life Care standards. This role trains nursing associates and others, maintaining records and ensuring ongoing competency across the team.

Ideal candidates hold a nursing diploma and an active RN license, with teaching experience and CPR certification. This full-time position is based on site and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Teaching/education experience is preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop and direct in-service education for nursing staff.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate leadership in coordinating staff development activities.

Skills

Teaching/education experience

CPR certification

Education

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

RN license in good standing

Job description

• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability

Benefits(full-time)

• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts

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’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