Staff Development Coordinator

Job Description
Responsibilities:
The Coordinator will work closely with floor staff, ancillary staff, unit managers, and the DNS to educate and ensure the quality of care
Provide nursing staff with clinical and educational support and guidance
Coordinate all educational activities in the facility
Focus on Quality Improvement
Identify areas of educational need
Develop in-service programs, training staff, and coordinating the completion of these programs
Planning and implementing orientation and mentoring program for all nursing employees; including use of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
Overseeing Infection Control (including Employee Health)
Maintaining in-service educational records
Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility’s administration and Nursing policies and procedures
Participating in surveys/inspections made by authorized government agencies
Coordinate the CHF/COPD pathway programs established at the facility
QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse licensed in the State of New York.

Two years of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.
Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both.
Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/assignments.
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice including the administration of medications.
CPR certified.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required–bending, stooping, turning, stretching, reaching above the shoulders and occasional lifting are involved.
Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional and physical stress of the position.
Must be able to observe, listen and communicate effectively.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, support agencies, and outside agencies.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to transfer and pivot residents.
What We Offer:

• An engaging and supportive work environment where every employee is valued, a rewarding career, and outstanding benefits which currently include:

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• Medical/RX plans HMO’s HSA

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• Multiple Dental Plans

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• Vision Plan

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• Paid STD with voluntary buy-up

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• Paid Life Insurance with voluntary buy-up dependent coverage

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• LTD coverage

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• 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan

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• Competitive wages

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• Ample paid time off

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• Shift/weekend differentials

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• Modern/updated facilities

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• Opportunity for advancement
Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement at National Health Care Associates:
At National Health Care Associates, we not only accept difference, we promote it, we embrace it, and we thrive on it for the betterment of our patients, our employees, and our culture.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law.

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