RN - Development Coordinator

Position: RN - Staff Development Coordinator
RN Staff Development Coordinator - Education & Training Leadership

Are you a nurse who enjoys mentoring others and helping new nursing staff succeed?

At Homewood Living Frederick, the Staff Development Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the growth and development of our nursing team by leading orientation, education programs, and our in-house GNA training program.

Position Highlights:

* Primarily Monday - Friday daytime schedule

* Pay range $46.50 - $50.00 per hour

* Lead and teach our in-house GNA training program

* Flexible schedule to collaborate with day, evening, and night nursing staff

* Opportunity to mentor and develop nursing staff

If you enjoy teaching, coaching, and supporting clinical excellence, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the skills and confidence of our nursing team.

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What's in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

* Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year

* Tuition reimbursement

* Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

* Retirement contributions

* Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

About the Role:

The Staff Development Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering education programs that support the professional growth of our nursing staff. This role leads orientation for new nursing coworkers, coordinates required clinical training, and oversees our in-house GNA training program.

This position is ideal for an RN who enjoys teaching, mentoring new nursing staff, and helping clinical teams build confidence and competency in resident care.

Job Summary:

Plans, develops, implements and evaluates the initial and continuing education of all co-workers.

Essential Functions:

* Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as personnel matters as confidential information.

* Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.

* Oversees the initial orientation training of facility co-workers in cooperation with department heads.

* Coordinates and teaches the nursing assistant competency program in accordance with the Department of Health and Department of Education's regulations in preparation to be tested and listed on the state registry (only if the facility has a training program).

* Plans and documents up-to-date in-service training programs in accordance with Department of Health regulations.

* Organizes and maintains educational materials and resources to be used by co-workers.

* Maintains an up-to-date list of nursing staff licenses and coordinates enrollment of the NA registry in accordance with the Department of Health and Education.

* Provides back-up as RN House Supervisor.

* Coordinates annual immunization of residents for influenza, and supervises the administration of Pneumovax as recommended by the State Health Department.

* Coordinates and monitors the administration of Hepatitis B vaccine, and Tuberculosis test to all co-workers as outlined by OSHA regulations.

* Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

* Current RN, BSN preferred, in the state employed.

* CPR teaching certification preferred.

* Experience as an instructor.

* Ability to speak in front of large groups with enthusiasm.

* Experience in geriatrics.

* Has compassion, understanding and empathy for older persons.

* Possesses management ability including skills in written and verbal communication, good judgment and reasoning and coaching.

* Understands management, delegation and motivational concepts.

* Ability to use audiovisual equipment.

Physical Requirements:

This position would include responsibilities of leadership in nursing. Standing and walking distances constantly throughout the campus would be required during the shift in evaluating residents and supporting line staff and respond to emergency needs of the Retirement Community. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.