a Staff Development Coordinator - Genesis Healthcare (fort collins, colorado) in Fort Collins, Colorado For Sale

a Staff Development Coordinator Area of Interest: Nursing : RN Position Type: Full Time : Permanent Work Schedule: 9A:5P Recruiter: Sandlin, Raquel Location: Golden Peaks Center : Genesis HealthCare City: Fort Collins State: Colorado Job Description: Golden Peaks Center and Genesis Healthcare are looking for a great Staff Development Coordinator/Nurse Practice Educator to join the team The Staff Development Coordinator/Nursing Practice Educator acts as the lead for the coordination and management of all educational activities in the Center. Additionally, the primary focus of the Nursing Practice Educator is to assist and support the translation of the Genesis nursing philosophy into practice by leading the planning, implementation and evaluation of education to enhance the knowledge and skills of caregivers. He or she will provide expertise in clinical nursing skills and knowledge application. The Nursing Practice Educator acts as a clinical expert for nursing staff and provides education and mentoring in the development of clinical skills and capabilities. He or she will facilitate the enhancement of nursing skills needed for care delivery involving common gerontological conditions and disease management issues. The Nursing Practice Educator assesses the clinical education needs of the staff and plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs to meet those needs. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Provides nursing staff with clinical and educational support and guidance for the implementation of the Genesis Care Delivery Processes. 2. Manage/coordinate all educational activities in the Center. 3. Collaborate with Clinical Management Team to identify specific clinical educational needs. 4. Rounds on units to: Review clinical issues and monitor /observe to identify care delivery /clinical skills educational needs Assist nurses in identifying change in resident condition and implementing appropriate follow through. Identify clinical educational needs of nursing staff. Provide education through demonstration and return demonstration for specific skills/procedures. 5. Participate in Change in Status, Center Based Quality Improvement, and Customer at Risk meetings, as needed, to further identify educational needs. 6. Utilizes the Facility Quality Indicator Profile, Clinical Outcomes Report and the Infection Control Report to identify areas of educational need. 7. Develops in:service programs in response to clinical needs and teaches staff according to current accepted standards of care and GHCC policy. 8. Co:ordinates the completion of mandatory in:service education according to State and Federal regulation, as well as GHCC policy. 9. Supervises the maintenance of in:service educational records. 10. Collaborates with regional, corporate and center resources to meet the clinical education needs of the nursing staff. 11. Plans, develops and directs the orientation and mentoring program for all nursing employees. 12. Participates as a resource in performance evaluation of nursing personnel. 13. Oversees and coordinates the process and education for all clinical practice programs (e.g pressure ulcer prevention etc)and facilitates the connection with appropriate Area and corporate clinical resources.(e.g. Wound Specialists). 14. Co:ordinates the function for CNA certification training classes. 15. Puts Customer Service first: Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals needs and rights. 16. Performs other duties as requested. For questions or to submit an email resume, NPER Qualifications: SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current RN licensure by the State Board of Nursing. 2. A minimum of 3 years full:time or equivalent clinical experience is required. One or two years of clinical experience in long:term care nursing with one year as a
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