E.T.D. (Education Training Director) Staff Development Nurse - Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

OPEN POSITION:  E.T.D (Education Training Director) Staff Development Nurse

STATUS:  Full Time

DEPARTMENT:  Nursing

POSITION PUPROSE:  Functions in a variety of settings to develop and maintain the clinical competency of nursing staff care for residents/patients of various needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Plans, schedules, and implements clinical training for all clinical staff.
• Develop new training tools, policies, and procedures.
• Provides clinical modules during orientation to all employees using the appropriate materials. 
• Plans, coordinates, schedules, and presents inservices for all departments (mandatory, voluntary, and identified needs). 
• Coordinates, implements, and maintains records of all inservicing for all staff.
• Coordinates the use of educational equipment and resources.
• Performs other staff education duties as required or directed for compliance with State and Federal Regulations.
• Prepares supplementary education materials as required.
• Assesses the learning needs of the staff through direct observation, formal learning assessments, and indirectly through review of quality improvement and/or program evaluation. 
• Measures the impact of programs and learning activities on staff. 
• Attends and participates in inservice training, performance improvement committees, and other meetings as scheduled and directed. 
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as assigned.
• Maintains record of individual staff education.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS: 

Currently licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse plus a minimum of 3 years directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Chart auditing of the nursing process.  Strong oral and written communication and teaching skills.  Strong organizational and time management skills.  Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff.  Must have current CPR certification.