Staff Development Coordinator - RN - Avamere Riverpark

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in skilled nursing is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to oversee training and compliance for their staff. This role involves planning and implementing educational programs, ensuring that employees are well-equipped to provide quality care. The company offers a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about nursing education and want to make a positive impact in a caring community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

EAP Canopy with telehealth

Continuing Education reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development opportunities

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree and an active RN license in Oregon.
• Three years of nursing experience, with one year in long-term care.
• Effective communication and organization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance training for employees in accordance with guidelines.
• Plan and implement ongoing education and training for nursing staff.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify educational needs of staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organization skills

Prioritization skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of nursing practices

Experience with Electronic Medical Records

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited college

Active RN license in Oregon

BSN degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records systems

Job description

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: STAFF025630

Posted: March 31, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: On-site at Avamere Riverpark of Eugene - 425 Alexander Loop, Eugene, OR 97401

Description

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Status: Full-time

Shift: Day

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that employees receive compliance training and education necessary to perform their job responsibilities in accordance with Avamere Code of Business Conduct.
• Oversees the process for competency evaluation of new clinical department personnel; recommends progression to permanent employment or extension of orientation/probationary period for new employees.
• Plans, organizes, and implements ongoing education and training programs for licensed nurses, nursing assistants, unit clerks, and other ancillary personnel to promote the knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of quality care consistent with services provided by the center.
• In coordination with the Director of Nursing and the Administrator, periodically reviews the center Clinical Admission Grid and service lines to identify applicable advanced/as needed competencies required for clinical personnel.
• Plans, organizes, and implements education training programs to meet the strategic goals of the center.
• Conducts or coordinates certification or training programs for Nursing Assistants to prepare them for state certification/competency exam as applicable.
• Conducts needs assessment through review of survey history, individual performance and competency evaluation, center performance improvement trends, input from center department managers, and input from individual staff members, to identify educational needs to staff.
• Provides and/or assists employees to identify available resources to achieve continuing education requirements if applicable.
• Ensures the educational curriculum in the center meets or exceeds state, federal and accreditation requirements.
• Develops and maintains monthly and annual education calendars.
• Ensures educational opportunities are effectively communicated to center personnel.
• Provides clinical and classroom hands-on instruction, and on the job coaching to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Coordinates and/or conducts CPR training for licensed personnel and applicable non-licensed personnel.
• Working with the Director of Nursing Services (DNS), ensures clinical competency of nursing staff through observed skills evaluation, and ensures completion of annual competency assessments for clinical personnel.
• Utilizes and disseminates current nursing literature and educational materials. Ensures staff awareness of current policies and procedures and professional standards of practice.
• Ensures staff education and skills validation regarding patient care procedures and equipment.
• Ensures that documentation for all training and education is completed and maintained in accordance with state, federal and Avamere Compliance program requirements.
• Maintains organized record of continuing education for each employee.
• Recommends staff development program and resource needs to administration for budgets and contains expenditures to current budget.
• Develops and facilitates an orientation program for all facility personnel. Orientation programs to include general orientation for new and rehired facility personnel and clinical orientation for clinical employees in accordance with Avamere policy as well as state and federal requirements and other job specific/roles based training as needed.
• Reviews new hire paperwork to ensure appropriate documentation is present prior to employee working.
• Plans, organizes and implements concise orientations for contract personnel.
• Coordinates students' clinical experiences within the facility; provides orientation for visiting faculty and students.

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN or LPN in this state.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident’s response to care.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.
• Effective communication, organization and prioritization skills.
• Customer service skills/experience required.
• Knowledge of reimbursement programs, Medicare and Medicaid preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience, of which one (1) year was in a long term care environment.
• One (1) year experience as an instructor preferred.
• One (1) year acute care experience preferred.
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification.

Education/Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, RN required, BSN degree preferred
• Active RN license in the state of Oregon
• Valid CPR teaching certificate preferred
• IV Instructor Certification preferred
• Certified Infection Control Nurse preferred
• ACLS certification preferred
• Current with state Continuing Education (CE) requirements

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify