We are seeking a dedicated and Staff Development Coordinator (RN) with a passion for senior living and helping residents enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle through the. This is a permanent position for one of our trusted Pittsburgh-area clients.

The Staff Development Coordinator develops, implements, and maintains an effective training program for all new and existing staff, contracted staff, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles.

What can you expect as a part of the facility?

• Supporting senior living communities to create a culture rooted by strength in compassion, knowledge, and hospitality – facilitating the opportunity for residents to experience life, celebrate today, and create a meaningful tomorrow.

What can you expect from Amare Medical Network?

• Named Top-Rated Healthcare Staffing firm for 2022 and 2023.
• An agency team that views you as a valued individual, not just a number!
• Work with a trusted client in an environment where you can build your skills, increase your knowledge, and improve your marketability.

Your benefits include:

• Benefits begin the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment for Full Time Employees.
• Full suite of benefit plan offerings customizable to your needs, including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, etc. for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer match for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays for eligible employees.

Your Responsibilities:

• Participates in the completion of the community assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents’ needs.
• Identifies and prioritizes the community’s educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the community assessment.
• Works closely with the community’s Compliance Officer and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the community assessment and/or needs assessment. Develop educational calendars in accordance with the plan.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and oversees orientation programs for all personnel.
• Develops, schedules, and directs refresher training, as necessary, for all personnel. Tracks attendance/completion of training to ensure that all required training is received by all personnel in a timely manner.
• Reviews educational content to ensure the information reflects current standards of practice and community policies and procedures. Develops or revises content as needed.
• Collaborates with department managers for developing competencies required for meeting residents’ needs. Assists with evaluating competencies, depending on the knowledge-based, technical, or behavioral nature of the competency.
• Cooperates with the Administrator during routine evaluation of the training program’s effectiveness.
• Schedules training with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff to attend. Posts notices of training in advance.
• Maintains all training records, reports, instructional materials, and speaker qualifications related to each educational program.
• Maintains attendance records and individual training records in accordance with community policy.
• Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, take actions that assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Seek out and perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in activities of daily living and/or evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Job Type:

• Full-time
• Permanent Position
• Salary based on experience

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
• 2 years of experience as an RN in senior care setting.
• Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
• Must be currently licensed and maintain state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Extensive knowledge of current standards of practice and the rules, regulations, and laws related to the long-term care industry. Ability to teach this knowledge to others.

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