Staff Development Nurse
120 Seminary Avenue
Auburndale, MA 02466-2627
Facility Phone
Facility Fax
Website
Website
Hours
Full Time
Shift
day shift
Contact
Kelly Tucker
Contact Phone
Contact Fax
Contact Email
ktucker@lasell.edu
Posted
Lasell House, a 38-bed skilled nursing facility, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced, Staff Development Coordinator/Nurse Educator. The Staff Development Coordinator/ Nurse Educator functions as an educator and facilitator for all nursing staff. This is a full-time 32 hour per week position.
JOB SUMMARY: The Staff Development Coordinator functions as an educator and facilitator for all nursing staff, focusing on Licensed nursing and CNA orientation; Nurse Education; Competencies evaluation and maintenance; Infection control (including employee health), and Clinical AOD implementation and training. The key to this role is the identification of staff learning needs followed by the implementation and evaluation of programs. Quality customer service is a top priority for everyone at the Village.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Orientation:
Supports general orientation for all employees and department-specific orientation for nursing staff
Supervises and monitors nursing employees throughout their individualized orientation period
Provides oversight of the nursing orientation and mentoring program for all licensed nursing staff
Provides oversight of the CNA orientation and mentoring program for all CNA staff.
Staff Development:
Develops education programs in response to staff needs and teaches staff current accepted patient care and center practices
Performs rounds on units to:
Review clinical issues and monitor/observe to identify care delivery/clinical skills educational needs
Assist nurses in identifying changes 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
Maintains in-service records on all nursing employees
Directs implementation of nursing policies and procedures
Oversees and coordinates the implementation and education for all nursing programs
Develops an annual nursing education calendar to include State/Federal mandatory in-services.
Competency evaluation and maintenance:
Assists in evaluation of the performance of new nursing personnel
Performs annual competency testing and evaluation
Clinically appraises nursing staff performance to identify areas for education.
Infection control and employee health:
Provides oversight of the Center’s Infection Control program
Provides oversight to employee Health Program to include: administering and tracking of PPD and Hepatitis vaccine for all Lasell House employees and administering and tracking of influenza immunizations for all Lasell House employees
Serving as the “responsible” person for employees who become injured during hours when the NPE is present
Ensuring that an “initial health survey” is completed for all new employees.
Clinical AOD Implementation
Educates nursing staff in the application of AOD to the nursing process
Compliance:
Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to those within the Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act, and HIPAA.
Participates in required orientation and training programs
Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor.
Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times
Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.
Other:
Assumes responsibilities for Nursing Department in absence of Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing or Unit Manager
Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients
Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs and outside professional education programs
Performs other duties as requested.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The Staff Development Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing
A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required and a minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred
Previous experience teaching adults is preferred.
JOB SKILLS
Must be able to work flexible hours to meet with employees working evening and night shifts
This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs
Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy
Must have a thorough understanding of the scope of practice for both Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
Must have a thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and practices
Must have good verbal and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate organizational and educational skills
Must have considerable knowledge of teaching and training techniques.
Must be able to analyze, organize and adapt training and educational materials.
Must be able to plan and implement educational programs and present the subject matter effectively
Must have basic computer skills
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Must be able to take instructions
Thrive in a team environment and work well with others
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, when interacting with patients, families, visitors, fellow employees, and Genesis subsidiary personnel.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to reach overhead, handle objects, use finger dexterity, talk, hear, see, and feel
Ability to pull, lift, carry or push up to 40 pounds
Continuous walking, standing, climbing, frequent periods requiring sustained uncomfortable physical conditions
Ability to ascend/descend stairs, operate foot controls, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and twist
Ability to work in an environment with noise, vibrations, and occasional fumes
Ability to work in protective clothing, when company policy and common sense so dictates
May be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants (including tobacco smoke), and hazardous chemicals; the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and controls such exposures
May also be exposed to the Hepatitis B Virus; the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the Hepatitis B vaccination.
THE BENEFITS
Competitive pay & Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time positions
We offer a full complement of employee benefits including health, dental, vision, and more!
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time & Paid Holidays, Etc.
403b plan with a generous 7.5% match after 1 year of employment
Tuition reimbursement (Ask about free college tuition for dependents)
Public transportation reimbursement ($40 per month)
Amazing corporate culture
Lasell Village considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Lasell are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB), and using designated PPE when required.
Lasell Village is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, the color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.
We are proud to be listed as an Age-Friendly Certified Employer
JOB SUMMARY: The Staff Development Coordinator functions as an educator and facilitator for all nursing staff, focusing on Licensed nursing and CNA orientation; Nurse Education; Competencies evaluation and maintenance; Infection control (including employee health), and Clinical AOD implementation and training. The key to this role is the identification of staff learning needs followed by the implementation and evaluation of programs. Quality customer service is a top priority for everyone at the Village.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Orientation:
Supports general orientation for all employees and department-specific orientation for nursing staff
Supervises and monitors nursing employees throughout their individualized orientation period
Provides oversight of the nursing orientation and mentoring program for all licensed nursing staff
Provides oversight of the CNA orientation and mentoring program for all CNA staff.
Staff Development:
Develops education programs in response to staff needs and teaches staff current accepted patient care and center practices
Performs rounds on units to:
Review clinical issues and monitor/observe to identify care delivery/clinical skills educational needs
Assist nurses in identifying changes 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
Maintains in-service records on all nursing employees
Directs implementation of nursing policies and procedures
Oversees and coordinates the implementation and education for all nursing programs
Develops an annual nursing education calendar to include State/Federal mandatory in-services.
Competency evaluation and maintenance:
Assists in evaluation of the performance of new nursing personnel
Performs annual competency testing and evaluation
Clinically appraises nursing staff performance to identify areas for education.
Infection control and employee health:
Provides oversight of the Center’s Infection Control program
Provides oversight to employee Health Program to include: administering and tracking of PPD and Hepatitis vaccine for all Lasell House employees and administering and tracking of influenza immunizations for all Lasell House employees
Serving as the “responsible” person for employees who become injured during hours when the NPE is present
Ensuring that an “initial health survey” is completed for all new employees.
Clinical AOD Implementation
Educates nursing staff in the application of AOD to the nursing process
Compliance:
Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to those within the Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act, and HIPAA.
Participates in required orientation and training programs
Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor.
Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times
Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.
Other:
Assumes responsibilities for Nursing Department in absence of Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing or Unit Manager
Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients
Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs and outside professional education programs
Performs other duties as requested.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The Staff Development Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing
A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required and a minimum of two years of nursing experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred
Previous experience teaching adults is preferred.
JOB SKILLS
Must be able to work flexible hours to meet with employees working evening and night shifts
This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs
Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy
Must have a thorough understanding of the scope of practice for both Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
Must have a thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and practices
Must have good verbal and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate organizational and educational skills
Must have considerable knowledge of teaching and training techniques.
Must be able to analyze, organize and adapt training and educational materials.
Must be able to plan and implement educational programs and present the subject matter effectively
Must have basic computer skills
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Must be able to take instructions
Thrive in a team environment and work well with others
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, when interacting with patients, families, visitors, fellow employees, and Genesis subsidiary personnel.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to reach overhead, handle objects, use finger dexterity, talk, hear, see, and feel
Ability to pull, lift, carry or push up to 40 pounds
Continuous walking, standing, climbing, frequent periods requiring sustained uncomfortable physical conditions
Ability to ascend/descend stairs, operate foot controls, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and twist
Ability to work in an environment with noise, vibrations, and occasional fumes
Ability to work in protective clothing, when company policy and common sense so dictates
May be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants (including tobacco smoke), and hazardous chemicals; the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and controls such exposures
May also be exposed to the Hepatitis B Virus; the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the Hepatitis B vaccination.
THE BENEFITS
Competitive pay & Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time positions
We offer a full complement of employee benefits including health, dental, vision, and more!
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time & Paid Holidays, Etc.
403b plan with a generous 7.5% match after 1 year of employment
Tuition reimbursement (Ask about free college tuition for dependents)
Public transportation reimbursement ($40 per month)
Amazing corporate culture
Lasell Village considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Lasell are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB), and using designated PPE when required.
Lasell Village is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, the color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.
We are proud to be listed as an Age-Friendly Certified Employer