What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Development Coordinator/IPIC RN position at BETHANY OF THE NORTHWEST?
Bethany of the Northwest has been a non-profit icon of the healthcare industry in the Everett area for nearly 100 years. Bethany is seeking a passionate and motivated RN Staff Development Coordinator/IPIC nurse to join our team in Everett. Come join our family and find out what the “Heart of Bethany” is. Bethany of the Northwest offers a generous benefit package, competitive salary, tuition reimbursement and much more.
Schedule: Monday to Friday with on-call rotation every 5-6 weeks
Pay Range: $45-$60 per hour
Benefits available:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Life Insurance and short-term disability coverage
- 403b and 403b matching.
- EAP Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Flexible spending account
- Paid Sick leave
- Paid time off
- 7 Paid holidays plus one personal of your choice
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
SDC/IPIC Nurse
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff, contracted staff, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in the completion of the facility assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents' needs.
Identifies and prioritizes 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.
Reviews educational content to ensure the information reflects current standards of practice and facility policies and procedures. Develops or revises content as needed. Utilizes outside resources for content development, such as consultants, content experts, or electronic learning systems.
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.
Provides opportunities for staff to obtain continuing education credits for maintaining certifications/licensure. Maintains all documentation related to continuing education.
Maintains attendance records and individual training records in accordance with facility policy.
Qualifications:Required Qualifications
- Minimum 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 RN.
- Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
- Must also meet 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $45 - $60