Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; West Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is seeking a RN Staff Development Coordinator to plan, organize, develop, and direct in-service education in alignment with laws and Life Care standards. The role requires nursing licensure and a background in education or training within a skilled nursing setting.

The position emphasizes teaching nursing associates, maintaining training records, and coordinating education programs with other departments.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver in-service education and staff development.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in nursing practice and education.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, direct, conduct, and evaluate staff training and orientation.
• Maintain training records for all associates.
• Ensure excellent patient service and safety in all activities.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to support education initiatives.
• Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and compliance training.

Skills

Staff training

Education collaboration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Decision making

Education

Nursing diploma (associate or bachelor)

RN license in good standing

CPR certification

Teaching/education experience preferred

Job description

Staff Development Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater

Live the Mission

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater won the Best Nursing Home Award for both short and long-term care from U.S. News and World report for 2021-2022.
CMS 5-Star Rating

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 Conduct and completes mandatoryCode 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
• 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