PURPOSE:The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct, and direct all in-service educational programs throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

AUTHORITY:As the In-service Director/Educator you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS:Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is essential function of the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate educational and on the job training programs
• Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary
• Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this facility
• Develop, evaluate and control the quality of in-service educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc,. pertinent to in-service educational programs
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance and subject records, etc.
• Make written and oral reports recommendations to the administrator concerning in-service training programs
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the in-service educational programs
• Work with the facilities consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
• Assist department directors in obtaining and scheduling of speakers to present in-service training programs
• Ensure that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared before training classes begin
• Delegate authority, responsibility and accountability to other personnel
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished
• Assis the Quality Assessment and Assurance Coordinator in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for in-service training
• Develop, direct and schedule refresher training, as necessary for assigned staff and licensed professional personnel
• Remain current on new developments by attending professional institutions, reading professional journals and attending professional seminars
• Attend and participate in your professional associations activities and programs, etc., to assure that you keep abreast of current regulations and guidelines, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the administrator
• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of orientation programs that orient newly hired personnel to their position, the facilities policies and procedures, resident rights, and responsibilities, etc.
• Assist licensed nursing personnel ( RNs, LPN, and Nurse Aides) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license current and in accordance with state law.Provide in-service training as necessary/required
• Assist the administrator in developing the Nurse Aide Training curriculum used by the facility.Submit to state agency as required
• Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management and bloodborne pathogens standard
• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary
• Assist in the development of the in-service training budget
• Ensure that copies of lesson plans, instructors qualifications, etc., are filed in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the administrator
• Serve on various committees of the facility as required by existing regulations and as appointed by the administrator
• Represent the department at and participate in top level meetings
• Meet with department supervisors, on a regular scheduled basis, and solicit advise concerning their training needs, assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services
• Implement recommendations from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee as they relate to the educational needs of the facility
• Develop and direct orientation programs for all personnel, in accordance with our established policies and procedures
• Conduct regular or special in-service training sessions for staff to ensure they remain current on new procedures, changes in polices, etc,.
• Coordinate in-service activities and programs with all departments in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Encourage personnel to get involved in planning programs, trying new idea etc., to enhance our educational in-service programs
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as calm environment throughout the department
• Promote the morale of all personnel and maintain a spirit of cooperation
• Assist in setting standards for department personnel
• Conduct departmental performance evaluations in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facilities policies
• Ensure that individual employee training records are maintained and filed in the employee personnel record
• Schedule in-service training programs according tot eh needs of each department
• Post notices of in-service training classes in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected, including the right of refusal
• Knock before entering a resident’s room

 We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.