Staff Development Nurse

POSITION PURPOSE:

Functions in a variety of settings to develop and maintain the clinical competency of nursing staff to care for residents/patients of various needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Plans, schedules and implements clinical training for all clinical staff. Develop new training tools, policies and procedures.
• Provides clinical modules during orientation to all employees using the appropriate materials.
• Plans, coordinates, schedules and presents inservices for all departments (mandatory, voluntary and identified needs).
• Coordinates, implements and maintains records of all inservicing for all staff.
• Coordinates the use of educational equipment and resources.
• Performs other staff education duties as required or directed for compliance with State and Federal Regulations.
• Prepares supplementary education materials as required.
• Assesses the learning needs of the staff through direct observation, formal learning assessments and indirectly through review of quality improvement and/or program evaluation.
• Measures the impact of programs and learning activities on staff.
• Attends and participates in inservice training, performance improvement committees, and other meetings as scheduled and directed.
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as assigned. Maintains record of individual staff education, Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse plus a minimum of 3 years directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of MDS, care plan development and chart auditing of the nursing process.
• Strong oral and written communication and teaching skills. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with resident, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.
• Must have current CPR certification.