Staff Development Nurse (RN)

POSITION PURPOSE:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Plans, scahdules 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 material
• Plans, coordinates, schedules and presents inservices for all departments (mandatory, volunasry and identified needs)
• Coordinates, implements and maintains records of all inservicing for all staff
• Coordinates the use of educational equipemnt 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 education
• Measures the impact of programs and learning activities on staff
• Attends and participates in inservice training, performance improvement committiees, and other meetings as scheduled and directed
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as assigned
• Mainatins 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 communicaton 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.