Staff Development Coordinator

Staff Development Coordinator Premier Healthcare – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Full-Time

Join our team at Premier Healthcare, under new ownership and management by Stellar Health Group, as we continue to provide outstanding care to our residents. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate educator.

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.
• Two years of experience as an LPN/RN.
• Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
• Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Extensive knowledge of current standards of practice and the rules, regulations, and laws related to the long‑term care industry. Ability to teach this knowledge to others.

Participates in the completion of the facility assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents’ needs.

Identifies and prioritizes the facility’s educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the facility assessment.

Works closely with the facility’s Compliance Officer and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility assessment and/or needs assessment. Develop educational calendars in accordance with the plan.

Plans, schedules, conducts, and oversees orientation programs for all personnel.

Develops, schedules, and directs refresher training, as necessary, for all personnel. Tracks attendance/completion of training to ensure that all required training is received by all personnel in a timely manner.

Reviews educational content to ensure the information reflects current standards of practice and facility policies and procedures. Develops or revises content as needed. Utilizes outside resources for content development, such as consultants, content experts, or electronic learning systems.

Collaborates with department managers for developing competencies required for meeting residents’ needs. Assists with evaluating competencies, depending on the knowledge‑based, technical, or behavioral nature of the competency.

Cooperates with the Administrator during routine evaluation of the training program’s effectiveness.

Schedules trainings with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff to attend. Posts notices of trainings in advance.

Maintains all training records, reports, instructional materials, and speaker qualifications related to each educational program.

Provides opportunities for staff to obtain continuing education credits for maintaining certifications/licensure. Maintains all documentation related to continuing education.

Maintains attendance records and individual training records in accordance with facility policy.

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation…