Development Coordinator​/Infection Preventionist LPN​/RN

The Staffing and Development Coordinator is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating educational programs for nursing service and other departments, performing clinical tasks and assisting in other departments.

Note:

All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

• Ensures that clinical employees receive compliance training and education necessary to perform their job responsibilities.
• Oversees the process for competency evaluation of new clinical department personnel; recommends progression to permanent employment or extension of orientation/probationary period for new employees.
• Participates in employee recognition programs.
• Plans, organizes, and implements ongoing education and training programs for licensed nurses, nursing assistants, unit clerks, and other ancillary personnel to promote the knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of quality care consistent with services provided by the center.
• In coordination with the Chief Nursing Officer and the Chief Executive Officer, periodically reviews the competencies required for clinical personnel.
• Conducts or coordinates certification or training programs for Nursing Assistants to prepare them for state certification/competency exam as applicable.
• Conducts needs assessment through review of survey history, individual performance and competency evaluation, center performance improvement trends, input from center department managers, and input from individual staff members, to identify educational needs to staff.
• Provides and/or assists employees to identify available resources to achieve continuing education requirements if applicable.
• Ensures the educational curriculum in the center meets or exceeds state, federal and accreditation requirements.
• Develops and maintains monthly and annual education calendars.
• Ensures educational opportunities are effectively communicated to facility personnel.
• Provides clinical and classroom hands-on instruction, and on the job coaching to licensed and un licensed personnel.
• Coordinates and/or conducts CPR training for licensed personnel and applicable non-licensed personnel.
• Working with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) ensures clinical competency of nursing staff through observed skills evaluation, and ensures completion of annual competency assessments for clinical personnel.
• Provides supplemental training and education as applicable for identified performance concerns and makes recommendations for additional training and follow up to the Department Manager.
• Collaborates with other staff, within the nursing service and other departments, to provide educational programs and experiences. Utilizes both internal and community resources in meeting staff development needs.
• Organizes and assists individuals with the development of learning opportunities for professional growth.
• Utilizes and disseminates current nursing literature and educational materials. Ensures staff awareness of current policies and procedures and professional standards of practice.
• Ensures staff education and skills validation regarding patient care procedures and equipment.
• Ensures that documentation for all training and education is completed and maintained in accordance with state, federal and company requirements.
• Develops and facilitates and orientation program for all facility personnel. Orientation programs to include general orientation for new and rehired facility personnel and clinical orientation for clinical employees in accordance with company policy as well as state and federal requirements and other job specific/roles based training…