Essential Functions:

• Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) with operations of The Highlands Skilled Nursing unit focusing on regulatory compliance, human resources management and fiscal control.
• Monitors care practices of nursing staff to determine staff education and development needs.
• Advises DON employee evaluations including core competencies.
• Assists with adequacy and appropriateness of staffing and assures appropriate nursing staff is scheduled to meet state and federal guidelines.
• Plans, develops, and provides educational programming for Skilled Nursing to ensure consistent delivery of quality resident care.
• Plans, presents, or arranges for presenters of educational programs to meet mandated continuing education requirements of Skilled Nursing staff.
• Conducts competency teaching and training programs with RN, LPN, and CNA staff.
• Researches programs and educational opportunities for Skilled Nursing resident care staff to participate in throughout the fiscal year.
• Maintains training documentation in a timely, organized, and accessible manner. Interprets data and initiates goals and objectives utilizing this information.
• Consistently communicates/collaborates with other departments/healthcare professionals to meet educational needs.
• Serves as the hiring and training manager for new Skilled Nursing employees.
• Interviews applicants and recommends hires for open positions in Skilled Nursing.
• Recommends qualified applicants to the Director of Nursing.
• Completes new hire packet for incoming Skilled Nursing staff.
• Monitors new staff performance and orientation, completes orientation task lists, and provides recommendation when staff member can work independently.
• Plans and presents an Orientation program for new Skilled Nursing staff according to regulations and changing industry standards.
• Designs, implements, coordinates and facilitates programs that meet state and federal regulations and/or the training requirements of The Highlands, including General Orientation for newly hired staff, annual in-service training for special needs staff as required, and fire safety.
• Supports the LNAC/RNAC with MDS completion for Traditional Skilled Nursing residents, acts as back up for LNAC/RNAC.
• This position requires on call coverage and rotation.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
• 1-3 Years of experience in Nursing Care
• 1-3 years’ director supervisory or management experience.
• Multi-shift experience required
• Experience in and the ability to drive a performance-based culture
• Excellent Customer Experience, Relationship, and Service Attitude.
• Strong follow-up skills and ability to work with little or no supervision, exhibiting strong proactive and efficient work ethic
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, with competing priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable and agile working with technology; Proficient in MS Office and other applications
• Strong analytical, assessment, and problem-solving capabilities
• Superior relationship building and influencing skills
• Demonstrated expertise in interpersonal communication and presentation skills, written and verbal

Certification and Licensure Requirements:

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Check
• PA Registered Nurse License
• CPR Certification