Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center Sierra Vista is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator (RN) to plan, develop and direct our education and training programs for nursing and support staff. You will ensure programs comply with laws and Life Care standards and maintain records accordingly.

The role requires an active RN license, nursing degree, and CPR certification with at least 1 year of skilled nursing or teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing).
• Active RN license in good standing.
• CPR certification required (upon hire or during orientation).
• 1 year skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Teaching/education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training and orientation.
• Maintain associate training and in-service records.
• Demonstrate exceptional patient service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Staff training

Education delivery

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Nursing degree (associate’s or bachelor’s)

Active RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Sierra Vista

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 44 Pay Rate Minimum: 40 Shift: Days

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