The Staff Development Coordinator plans, develops, evaluates, tracks and coordinates all in-service educational programs and on the job training programs throughout the facility, ensuring that all federal, state and facility standards, guidelines and regulations are met and to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. 

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, evaluate, track and coordinate all in-service educational programs and on the job training
• May monitor and observe nursing staff performing resident care tasks to assure proper procedures are followed, scheduling additional training as deemed necessary
• Develop, plan, schedule and conduct refresher staff training as needed
• Coordinate and assure required paperwork are completed in a timely manner for newly hired employees
• Completes quality care audits as assigned by Director of Nursing, ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly and ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding hazardous chemicals and fire safety.
• Work with department leaders to establish and conduct competency checklist for all employees
• Ensure each clinical staff member is properly certified
• Ensure compliance with all regulations from DHEC, Fire and Safety, OSHA, Labor Laws, etc. and adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Comprehensive knowledge of long term care protocols and procedures
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and other legal policies, resident rights and CDC recommendations
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge base of computer skills including Microsoft Office, electronic medical record and learning systems
• Ability to maintain patient and tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff members and visitors
• Committed to 100% offering highest level of care/customer satisfaction