Staff Development Coordinator

Overview: The Staff Development Coordinator will provide leadership to the Department of Nursing by creating a framework of educational services that promote the growth and development of its licensed and unlicensed staff. The educational model should reflect the Department of Nursing Philosophy and Standards of Practice. The competence and strength of the staff delivering care directly impacts the quality of care for residents. Opportunities for professional growth enhance staff satisfaction thus impacting recruitment and retention activities. Additionally, serves as the facility Safety Officer. Scope: The Staff Development Coordinator is a key person to assist in meeting all regulatory and accrediting body requirements related to the educational needs of its employees. Responsibilities: Coordinates all educational programs for licensed and unlicensed staff. Strives to meet the educational needs of staff within the Department of Nursing. Provides an annual calendar of educational activities for staff including educational needs identified by nursing leadership and all relevant quality improvement activities. Identifies essential competencies for licensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing and assures appropriate educational opportunities exist to promote the growth and development of staff. Plans, delivers, and evaluated educational programs for licensed and non-licensed staff. Coordinates the Nursing Assistant Certification Program in accordance with state long-termcare requirements as needed and/or coordinates the enrollment of qualified new hires into a suitable off-site alternative. Coordinate s and actively participates in unit-based orientation of licensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing. Solicits involvement of unit staff as preceptors and mentors. Provides Preceptor/Mentor education programs as needed. Provides on-going support to Preceptors. Coordinates C.N.A career ladder series training. Coordinates activities of Clinical Resource Nurse(s) and Nurse Practitioner as it related to providing education within the Department of Nursing. Chair Seven Hills at Groton Education Committee. Assures all necessary mandatory education (fire safety, infection control, residents rights, Hazard communication, sexual harassment; osteoporosis every three years; HIPAA every three years) required by regulatory standards are available for all Seven Hills at Groton staff; track attendance. Schedule live presentations for mandatory in-services on a rotating basis every three years. Maintain program attendance records in accordance with the Department of Public Health and other regulatory bodies. Coordinates the monthly orientation program at Seven Hills at Groton. Provide BLS, CPR, and First Aid education for direct care staff as required; offer optional training for all other employees. Provide tuition assistance and tuition remission information and application process for Seven Hills at Groton staff members; refer employees to the Human Resource office of Seven Hills Foundation. Facilitates with schools of nursing and nursing assistant programs. Coordinates the credentialing and orientation of all faculties. Determines appropriate student activities. Acts as liaison between schools, faculty and Seven Hills at Groton to assure good communication and quality care for our residents. Participates in appropriate committee and collaborates with other Seven Hills at Groton staff to promote a high standard of care by licensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing. Collaborate with masters prepared registered nurses to coordinate all MNA applications for continuing education. Assist in developing, implementing and conducting relevant in-service training programs asrequested by the Director of Nursing and Education. Assist in identifying areas in which training is necessary. Qualifications: Registered Nurse, Bachelors Degree preferred. Minimum of one year pediatric experience, preferably with similar population. Previous teaching/staff development experience strongly preferred.

Created: 2024-11-05