Required Qualifications

vMinimum requirements include the following:

·A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program.

·Two years of experience as an LPN/RN preferred.

·Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.

vMust also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.

vExtensive 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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Identifies and prioritize the facility’s educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the facility assessment.

Works closely with the facility’s Compliance Officer and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility 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.

Cooperates with the Administrator during routine evaluation of the training program’s effectiveness.

Schedules trainings with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff to attend. Posts notices of trainings in advance.

Maintains all training records, reports, instructional materials, and speaker qualifications related to each educational program.

Provides opportunities for staff to obtain continuing education credits for maintaining certifications/licensure. Maintains all documentation related to continuing education.