Staff Development Coordinator (RN)

Dexter House Healthcare; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

FSA

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Dexter House Healthcare in Malden, MA, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join our management team as Staff Development (SDC). You will educate and mentor the nursing staff, plan in-services, and ensure compliance with federal and state standards in a long-term care setting.

You will assist in directing the Nursing Services Department, coordinate education programs, and maintain proper documentation while collaborating with administrators and other departments.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state.
• Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.
• Must have good verbal and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate organizational and educational skills.
• Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day to day functions of the Nursing Services Department.
• Provide general orientation, mandatory in-services, continuing education, and other training to meet all department and facility needs and regulatory requirements.
• Identify staff learning needs and implement and evaluate programs.
• Develop and implement nursing education plans and coordinate nursing services with other resident services.

Skills

RN in good standing

Communication skills

Educational skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Dexter House Healthcare in Malden is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our management team as Staff Development (SDC).

We are looking for individuals who are looking to take the next step in their careers and be part of a growing organization that offers individuals the opportunity to not only learn, but grow into exciting new avenues of nursing. Our ideal candidate is honest and caring with good clinical skills who desires to be a vital link in educating our nursing care team and all staff members. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary for this position.

In this role, theSDCwill assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day to day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Administrator.

TheSDCfunctions as a practitioner, consultant, educator and facilitator for all nursing staff focusing on the following areas:

• Staff Education
• Competencies Evaluation and Maintenance
• Infection Control
• Clinical PCC implementation

Key to this role is identification of staff learning needs followed by implementation and evaluation of programs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in developing, maintaining and periodically updating written nursing policies, procedures, reference materials, manual, objectives and philosophies.
• Provide general orientation, mandatory in-services, continuing education, and other training to meet all department and facility needs and regulatory requirements.
• Determine and assess facility education needs.
• Plan, develop, and implement training.
• Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
• Implement plans of action to correct deficiencies.
• Ensure that all nursing services personnel are performing their respective duties.
• Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies
• Review nurse’s notes to ensure proper documentation is maintained relating to resident’s treatment, medications and conditions.
• Report problems areas to the Director of Nursing Services and assist in developing corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state.
• Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.
• Must have good verbal and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate organizational and educationalskills.
• Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner.
• Previous experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other healthcare related facility.
• Long term care, skilled nursing experience is preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long term care.
• Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.

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