Staff Development Coordinator

The Staff Development Coordinator plans, develops, evaluates, tracks and coordinates all in-service educational programs and on the job training programs throughout the facility, ensuring that all federal, state and facility standards, guidelines and regulations are met and to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. Serves as a member of the leadership management team and works collaboratively with other departments to support the Mission and Values of SCBMA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, evaluate, track and coordinate all in-service educational programs and on the job training
• May monitor and observe nursing staff performing resident care tasks to assure proper procedures are followed, scheduling additional training as deemed necessary
• Develop, plan, schedule and conduct refresher staff training as needed
• Assist with staff recruitment and hiring
• Coordinate and assure required physicals and paperwork are completed in a timely manner for newly hired employees
• Coordinate drug tests as needed
• Completes quality care audits as assigned by Director of Nursing, ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly and ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding hazardous chemicals and fire safety.
• Conduct the C.N.A. training class for new hires that want to become certified
• Conduct Feeder Class for all Resident Concierges
• Conduct CPR class for facility
• Coordinate Annual training using LMS software and Skills Job fair
• Coordinate and administer annual resident flu and pneumonia vaccines for all residents
• Act as a member of the safety team and head of the emergency and disaster team
• Work with department leaders to establish and conduct competency checklist for all employees
• Ensure each clinical staff member is properly certified
• Ensure compliance with all regulations from DHEC, Fire and Safety, OSHA, Labor Laws, etc. and adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Current LPN or SC Registered Nurse (RN) license with 3+ years’ experience in long term care
• 1 year experience in planning and leading educational and job training activities
• Comprehensive knowledge of long term care protocols and procedures
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and other legal policies, resident rights and CDC recommendations
• Understanding of physical and psychological effects of the aging process
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, electronic medical record and learning systems
• Ability to maintain patient and tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff members and visitors
• Committed to 100% customer satisfaction and offering highest level of care