• Job Description

  Req#: 91360

  JOB SUMMARY

  This position is responsible for the professional growth and development of campus staff, nursing practitioners, and ancillary/support personnel through the assessment and orientation of personnel and through providing continuing education opportunities. Plans, develops, directs, evaluates, coordinates and directly executes the education curriculum for Providence Place staff and directs the preparation, scheduling, and selection of instructional materials, equipment, and training aids to ensure a modern, meaningful education program is available to the Providence Place staff.

  PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY

  A thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures in the use and function of Staff Development Coordinator principles. Strong written and oral communication skills. Effective in establishing and maintaining rapport with staff. Must possess the ability to maintain composure under pressure. Must be able to fluently communicate in or to take or give direction or guidance in the English language. The Staff Development Coordinator will possess a genuine interest in and concern for all Glencroft residents.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Regular attendance is considered an essential function of this position and is necessary for the efficient operation of the business.

  2. Responsible for all assigned employee’s training, including in-services and mandatories, on a timely and compliant basis.

  3. Responsible for the provision of professional/constructive feedback, coaching, disciplinary actions, and mentoring of assigned employees.

  4. Responsible for ensuring all Nursing Department competency with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in the position.

  5. Responsible for the reasonable retention of direct and indirect staff.

  6. Conducts routine med pass audits on all licensed nurses upon hire, and then annually thereafter.

  7. Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates the continuing education programs to meet the facility and departmental objectives as well as regulatory requirements for all personnel. Identifies education needs through interaction with the Director of Nursing and clinical managers
  8. Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining such as escorting resident to dining room, serving meals and snacks, and serving in-room meals. Also assisting with meals (i.e.: feeding residents).

  9. Plans and coordinates the orientation programs for all new hires and new nursing and ancillary personnel to provide an introduction to the facility; its policies and procedures, mission and vision, expected core competencies for each position, job descriptions and duties and other employment expectations.

  10. Provides meaningful interface with all nursing unit teams.

  11. Assesses and directs the preparation, scheduling, and selection of instructional material, equipment and training aids to ensure that a modern and meaningful education program is available to all facility personnel.

  12. Develops and maintains monthly education schedules and individual staff education and orientation records consistent with campus policies and procedures and the requirements of regulatory agencies.

  13. Participates in setting departmental performance standards, goals, and objectives, and in establishing and implementing policies and procedures for the nursing department; serves on the Administrative, Safety Committee, and Nursing Policy & Procedure Committee; acts as a resource for nursing personnel in interpreting and complying with facility policies and procedures.

  14. Serves as coordinator for the CNA Preceptor Program.

  15. Serves as liaison and point of contact for local educational institutions to enhance and coordinate students into employment at Glencroft.

  16. Directs and supports the development of individual staff skills and knowledge to meet resident needs by planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating in-service education needs of staff in compliance with regulatory requirements and resident needs.

  17. Works in conjunction with the Quality Assurance nurse to develop monitoring tools to identify problem areas and recommends and implements corrective action; is a member of and reports for nursing department to the Total QAPI Committee.

  18. Responsible for attending in-services and staff meetings, as required by facility policies and procedures.

  19. Performs all duties of Staff Development Coordinator competently and with a positive and cooperative attitude.

  20. In cooperation with the Director of Nursing, assists with monitoring, directing, supervising and acting as resource for lead nurses, house supervisors and other nursing personnel in the day-to-day functions of the nursing department to assure individual needs of each resident are met. Assists in all monitoring, directing and supervision of charge nurses from the Director of Nursing and Clinical Managers.

  21. Interacts with and maintains good working relationships with staff, family members, physicians, physician designees, referral sources, provider representatives, and other health care professionals in the community.

  22. Participates in the orienting of nursing staff, including mandatories and recurring training.

  23. Participates in quality assurance and total quality management of Nursing Department in accordance with nursing practice standards and facility policy & procedures.

  24. Serves as an ambassador of goodwill to all potential and current residents and staff.

  25. Demonstrates respect for resident by maintaining resident's dignity and confidentiality, providing privacy and abiding by the resident's Bill of Rights.

  26. Responsible for nursing personnel compliances regarding licensure, TB tests, and mandatories.

  27. Provides rewards and recognition incentives to nursing employees.

  28. Participates in annual performance evaluations for nursing staff.

  29. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

  Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(K)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

• About the company

  Welcome to Glencroft Center for Modern Aging. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, & Skilled Nursing care for seniors in Glendale, AZ.

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