Interim Staff Development

Position Purpose:

Functions in a variety of settings to develop and maintain the clinical competency of nursing staff to care for residents/patients of various needs.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Plans, schedules and implements clinical training for all clinical staff.
• Develop new training tools, policies and procedures.
• Provides clinical modules during orientation to all employees using the appropriate materials.
• Plans, coordinates, schedules and presents inservices for all departments (mandatory, voluntary and identified needs.)
• Coordinates, implements and maintains records for all inservicing for all staff.
• Coordinates the use of educational equipment and resources.
• Performs other staff education duties as required or directed for compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Prepares supplementary educational materials as required.
• Assesses the learning needs of the staff through direct observation, formal learning assessments and indirectly through review of quality improvement and/or program evaluation.
• Measures the impact of programs and learning activities on staff.
• Attends and participates in inservice training, performance improvement committees, and other meetings as scheduled and directed.
• Assists in orientation of employees as assigned.
• Maintains acurate records of individual staff education.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education/Requirements:

Currently licensed the the state as a Registered Nurse plus a minimum of 3 years directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of MDS, care plan development and chart auditing of the nursing process. Strong written and oral communication and teaching skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Must have current CPR certifications.