Staff Development Coordinator- RN

OPCO Skilled Management; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 85,411,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Lovington Healthcare, a fantastic Long-Term Care Facility, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to build the clinical department in line with Federal, State and company standards. The RN will lead resident care education, supervise staff training, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing to ensure safety, quality care, and respect for residents’ rights.

This role offers a supportive team, opportunities for professional growth, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state where practicing.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in nursing.
• Minimum 2 years nursing education experience.
• 5 years in long-term or acute health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess training needs and develop staff development programs.
• Plan and evaluate in-service training across shifts.
• Coordinate orientation for new nursing staff.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and promote workplace safety.
• Maintain documentation and annual staff development plan.
• Assist with Quality Improvement programs.

Skills

RN license

Nursing education experience

Long-term or acute health care

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in nursing

Job description

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $30-$40/HR

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Your Job

Lovington Healthcare is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility.

We are looking for FANTASTIC people like YOU to join our TEAM!

What does success in Long-Term Care look like?

YOU!

Come join our Team of successful healthcare professionals.

If you have what it takes to care for our individuals.

Join our Lovington Healthcare team!

We serve our Residents daily with a Spirit of Excellence!

Your Job Summary

The Registered Nurse will build the clinical department in accordance with current Federal, State and company standards, guidelines and regulations. The RN will Demonstrate and teach resident care in classroom and clinical units to nursing staff. Instructs in principles and application of physical, biological and psychological subjects related to nursing and resident care. We are looking for a passionate leader to join our team.

Your Job Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school preferred.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred.
• At least 2 years nursing education experience required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses the training needs of nursing staff to develop, implement, evaluate and document staff development programs including General Orientation, Job Specific Orientation, In-Service, and Continuing Education Programs for nursing department personnel.
• Identifies, plans, implements, directs and evaluates educational program within the facility based upon individual facility needs, resident needs, and in compliance with State and Federal regulations; implements these programs on all shifts.
• Responsible for the planning, coordinating and conducting required in-service programs and/or special training sessions in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and/or corporate requirements.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing (designee) to complete periodic needs assessment identifying ongoing learning needs of staff and assists in developing and conducting educational programs to meet the identified needs.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of educational programming, each individual employee’s attendance at educational programs and competency validation as needed.
• Develops implements and maintains a written annual staff development plan, which ensures a coordinated program for staff education for nursing personnel.
• Coordinates job specific orientation to familiarize and train new nursing department hires to the expectations of the job.
• Acts as preceptor, coach, and resource person to assist nursing department employees to successfully complete the job specific orientation.
• Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Supervises development and delivery of in-service education to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care and respect for resident rights.
• Develops positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Maintains up to date personnel files with each employee’s educational information.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting required training to assure compliance with Quality Improvement program in conjunction with departments.
• Establishes an annual budget that will provide necessary resources to achieve program objectives and cost efficiencies.
• Assists with demonstrations to acquaint staff with new equipment and to review established equipment.
• During training provides supervision and oversight of employee to ensure skills are performed as outlined in nursing procedures
• Review employee performance during skills observations.
• Ensures employee satisfactorily completes orientation and other assigned training sessions.

Lovington Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.