RN Staff Development Nurse at MASONICARE summary:
The RN Staff Development Nurse at Masonicare Health Center leads the Nursing Department by creating and coordinating educational programs for both licensed and unlicensed staff. This role emphasizes the development of competencies in geriatric nursing, ensuring staff members receive necessary training and support through workshops, literature, and educational activities. The position requires a Registered Nurse with experience in nursing education, a strong understanding of geriatric care, and excellent communication skills.
RN Registered Nurse
Masonicare Health Center - 260 Beds
The RN Staff Development Nurse will provide leadership to the Nursing Department of MHC by creating a framework of educational services that promote the growth and development of its licensed and unlicensed staff.
Full-time 40 hrs with Benefits
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as a Staff Development Educator to ensure that educational needs are met throughout Masonicare Health Center.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in geriatric nursing through direct and indirect clinical practice.
- Coordinates all educational training programs for licensed and unlicensed staff.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
- Provides an annual calendar of educational activities for staff including learning needs identified by nursing leadership.
- Identifies essential competencies for licensed and non-licensed staff within the Nursing Department and ensures appropriate educational opportunities exist to promote the growth and the development of staff.
- Plans, delivers, and evaluates educational programs for licensed and non-licensed staff.
- Coordinates the Student Nursing Program with area Board of Education and local universities in accordance with program guidelines and contracts. Develops and delivers clinical orientation program for licensed and non-licensed staff within the Nursing Department.
- Utilizes Relias Learning Management System to track employee education.
- Manages Clinical Preceptor education program, ensuring on-going support, resources and educational tools are delivered as needed.
- Maintains staff program attendance records in accordance with the State of Connecticut DPH and CMS requirements.
- Provide and maintain employee education record for CPR/BLS training for direct care staff as required.
- Performs all job functions in line with Masonicare mission, vision and values.
- Reports all unsafe conditions and promptly reports an injury or exposure identified.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Education: BSN preferred
Experience: At least three years experience as a nursing educator in a geriatric setting. Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills. Working knowledge of Relias Learning Management system desired. IV Therapy certification preferred.
Licensure: RN, State of Connecticut
Certification: Certification in gerontology preferred
Physical Demands: Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing, walking, lifting and sitting
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