Staff Development Coordinator

Summary of Duties:
Administer and coordinate staff orientation and continuing education for nursing employees. Provide ongoing feedback on the performance and competency of Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses.

Essential Job Functions:

• Organize and implement a structured orientation program for new nursing employees that will ensure that employees are fully acclimated to facility policies, procedures, systems, and department.
• Coordinate on-boarding and mentoring programs for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Develop and conduct in-services and to educate staff regarding nursing policies, procedures, and employee safety.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training on various computer hardware and software systems.
• Serve as primary facility contact for routine computer technology needs; i.e. password resets, new user setup, and general troubleshooting.
• Observe and measure the competency and skills of clinical employees within established guidelines.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the Director of Nursing on the performance and competency of Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Assist with screening and interviewing of Certified Nursing Assistant applicants.
• Supervise and direct Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses as required.
• Administer and track TB test and immunizations as required.
• Track employee CPR certification, license, online training compliance, competencies and performance evaluations.
• Develop and maintain staffing schedules as required.
• Provide direct patient care as required in order to meet the needs of the residents.
• Assume additional responsibility and perform other duties and responsibilities including special projects, as assigned.

Education and Experience:
A valid Alabama Practical Nurse license required. Must have, as a minimum, one year supervisory experience, preferably in a health care setting. Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.