Staff Development/Unit Manager

Ryders Health Management, Inc; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryders Health Management, Inc is seeking a Staff Development professional in Waterbury, CT. The role involves developing and implementing training programs for nursing staff and volunteers while ensuring compliance with care standards. The ideal candidate will hold a nursing degree, have an unrestricted license as an LPN/RN with two years of experience, and proficiency in CPR or BLS. The position is crucial in enhancing staff competencies and includes both orientation and continued education opportunities.

Qualifications

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.
• Current unrestricted license as an LPN/RN in practicing state.
• Two years of skilled nursing experience as an LPN/RN.
• Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
• Must meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a training program for staff and volunteers.
• Conducts orientation programs and oversees refresher training.
• Maintain documentation related to training and continuing education.
• Collaborate with department managers on competency development.

Skills

Nursing degree

Current LPN/RN license

Skilled nursing experience

CPR or BLS certification

Knowledge of long-term care standards

Education

Nursing degree from accredited college

Job description

Staff Development

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Director of Nursing, Administrator

Job Classification: Nurse with Administrative Duties

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Position Purpose

Develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff, contracted staff, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles.

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following:

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.
• Current unrestricted license as an LPN/RN in practicing state.
• Two years of skilled nursing experience as an LPN/RN.
• Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
• Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Extensive knowledge of current standards of practice and the rules, regulations, and laws related to the long-term care industry. Ability to teach this knowledge to others.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in the completion of the facility assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents’ needs.
• Identifies and prioritizes the facility’s educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the facility assessment.
• Works closely with the facility’s Administrator, DNS and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility assessment and/or needs assessment. Develop educational calendars in accordance with the plan.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and oversees orientation programs for all personnel.
• Develops, schedules, and directs refresher training, as necessary, for all personnel. Tracks attendance and completion of training to ensure that all required training is received by all personnel in a timely manner.
• Reviews educational content to ensure the information reflects current standards of practice and facility policies and procedures. Develops or revises content as needed. Utilizes outside resources for content development, such as consultants, content experts, or electronic learning systems.
• Collaborates with department managers for developing competencies required for meeting residents’ needs. Assists with evaluating competencies, depending on the knowledge-based, technical, or behavioral nature of the competency.
• Cooperates with the Administrator during routine evaluation of the training program’s effectiveness.
• Schedules trainings with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff on all shifts to attend. Posts notices of trainings in advance.
• Maintains all training records, reports, instructional materials, and speaker qualifications related to each educational program.
• Provides opportunities for staff to obtain continuing education credits for maintaining certifications/licensure. Maintains all documentation related to continuing education.
• Maintains attendance records and individual training records in accordance with facility policy.