Staff Development Coordinator, RN

Genesis Administrative Services LLC

Bethlehem (Northampton County)

On-site

USD 92,397 - 92,497

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid 1

401K

Paid Time Off

Tuition and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

On-Demand Pay

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Genesis Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Educator to orient and educate nursing staff in the nursing center, ensuring safe, evidence-based patient care in accordance with federal and state guidelines.

The role reports to the Director of Nursing and involves developing education programs, supervising orientation, and conducting annual competency assessments to improve staff performance and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current RN license.
Minimum three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience preferred.
Two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year as an educator preferred.
Excellence in clinical nursing skills required.
Experience in Gerontology preferred.
Training and/or experience in adult learning preferred.

Responsibilities

Orient and educate all nursing personnel in the nursing center.
Ensure safe effective nursing care per federal, state, and facility guidelines, policies and procedures.
Report to the Director of Nursing.
Develop education programs in response to staff needs and teach staff current accepted patient care and nursing center practices.
Supervise and monitor new nursing employees during their orientation period.
Perform annual competency testing and evaluation and clinically appraise nursing staff performance to identify areas for education.
Provide oversight to Employee Health Program including tuberculosis and hepatitis vaccination tracking and influenza immunizations.

Skills

RN license

Gerontology experience

Adult learning

Clinical nursing skills

Educator experience

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing (RN)

Job description

Overview

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The primary function of the Nurse Educator is to orient and educate all nursing personnel in the nursing center and to ensure safe effective nursing care according to the federal, state, and facility guidelines, policies and procedures.

Report to the Director of Nursing
Develop education programs in response to staff needs and teach staff current accepted patient care and nursing center practices.
Supervise and monitor new nursing employees throughout their individualized orientation period.
Perform annual competency testing and evaluation and clinically appraise nursing staff performance to identify areas for education.
Provide oversight to Employee Health Program to include administering and tracking of tuberculosis and hepatitis vaccine and tracking of influenza immunizations for all employees.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current RN license
Minimum three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience preferred
Two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year as an educator preferred
Excellence in clinical nursing skills required
Experience in Gerontology preferred
Training and/or experience in adult learning preferred

Benefits

Variable compensation plans
Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members
On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you've already earned
We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
- Pet Insurance
- Term and Whole Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
- Personal Accident
- Critical Illness
- Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.