RN-Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Staff Development Coordinator-RN to join our team.

Job Scope:
The Staff Development Coordinator develops, implements, and maintains an effective training program for all new and existing Teammates, consistent with their expected roles.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the completion of the community assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents' needs.
• Identifies and prioritizes the community's educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the community assessment.
• Works closely with the community's Compliance Officer and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the community 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/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 community policies and procedures. Develops or revises content as needed.
• 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 training with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff to attend. Posts notices of training in advance.
• Maintains all training records, reports, instructional materials, and speaker qualifications related to each educational program.
• Maintains attendance records and individual training records in accordance with community policy.
• Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, take actions that assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Seek out and perform other duties as assigned or needed.