Staff Develop Coordinator RN

Description

Lexington Country Place is hiring a Staffing Educator & Infection Control Nurse.

Monday-Friday with On- Call Responsibilities

The Staffing Educator & Infection Control Nurse will:

· Develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff. 

· Create methods to identify and track current staff skill sets, competencies and training needed. 

· Ensure that all direct care staff have received training in areas required by federal regulations. 

· Ensure all required in-service training for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) is complete and that in-service training is sufficient to ensure the continuing competency of nurse aides (no less than 12 hours per year).  

· Revise the in-service training program as necessary based on changes to the resident population, physical environment and staff turnover as identified in the annual facility assessment. 

· Implement system for tracking hours and attendance records to support mandatory training requirements; maintain records for inspection and review by state and federal agencies. 

· Review training content for updates needed to remain consistent with current professional standards and guidelines. 

· Implement a system which allows CNAs and trainees to provide feedback, express concerns and request additional training for challenging situations or merging concerns (i.e., new pandemic, etc.). 

· Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to in-service education programs. 

· Provide reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning in-service training programs; submit requests for tools, training and resources required to meet professional standards. 

· Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the in-service education programs.  

· Coordinate with department supervisors in obtaining and scheduling speakers to present in-service training programs; ensure content is current and reflects current standards. 

· Ensure that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared in advance of the scheduled training session; assemble sign-in sheets, continuing education unit (CEU) tracking logs, informational packets, and post-training evaluation tools. 

· Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. 

· Develop, direct and schedule orientation programs for newly hired personnel. 

· Assist licensed nursing personnel (i.e., registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and Nurse Aides) in obtaining CEUs to keep their license current in accordance with state law. 

· Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), tuberculosis (TB), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), abuse prevention, safety, infection prevention and control, emergency preparedness and response, etc.).  

· Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary. 

· Others as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed by the Administrator.   

Requirements

· Must possess, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) college.  

· Must be a Registered Nurse.

· Must have, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) experience in a nursing care facility. 

· Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc. 

· Must possess skills in leadership and communication. 

· Must possess creativity, integrity, and initiative.