• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work          environment.

• Work cooperatively with the Administrator, Human Resources and Director of Nursing in assessing educational needs and plan programs to meet         these needs and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor certification and licensure status and renewals.

• Administer TB and Hepatitis B vaccines, as requested. 

• Obtain, develop and maintain files regarding all programs presented to facility employees.

• Maintain a current schedule of all students and outside instructors who may be in the facility doing clinical training.

• Ensure all employees complete hours of required training during the required time period.

• Assist Human Resources with the new hire On-Boarding program.

• Conduct competency skills review on hire and annually for all nursing personnel.  

• Provide skill training to new staff in any deficient area noted above before allowing the nursing assistant to perform the task with a resident.

• Coordinate and track all in-services regarding mandatory topics. 

• Evaluate in-services training to develop programs that enhance resident care skills.

• Regularly check the competency of C.N.A. skill performance, positive regard for residents, and developmental needs of direct care staff.  

• Participate in hiring process as screener/interviewer for all nursing department personnel, as requested.

• Participate in QA meetings to identify training needs.

• Collaborate with all disciplines to develop/present educational programs, as needed.

• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

The qualifications you will need

• Registered Nurse with required current state licensure.

• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in a health care setting; long-term care setting preferred.

• Must have a current/active CPR certification. 

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

• Effective verbal and written English communication skills. 

• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation. 

• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives. 

• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple         projects with high level of quality and productivity.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. 

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.

• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.

• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.

• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.