Staff Development Coordinator - Bradford Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
About the Job
Go Higher with Bradford Heights!
We are more than just a care center—we are a community dedicated to enriching lives both inside and outside our walls. Happy employees lead to our residents receiving the best care possible. Your passion is our purpose! Our supportive work environment encourages teamwork and open communication. From community garden projects to lively resident BBQs, there's always something exciting happening here. Join us at a facility where your voice is respected, and your hard work is valued.
Both Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)/Registered Nurses (RN) are welcomed to apply for our Staff Development Coordinator position!
We offer the following benefits for our amazing staff:
· Bucket List Rewards Program: Unique rewards program celebrating milestones and achievements.
· Employee Fundraising for Staff Support: Establishing funds to assist team members in need, fostering a caring community.
· Monthly giveaways and prizes: Rewarding our staff for their hard work and dedication.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive benefits to support our employees' health and well-being.
· Free healthcare plan for full-time positions: We want to make sure our staff are taken care of as well as our residents!
· Tuition Reimbursement: Supporting continuous learning and career development through financial assistance.
· DailyPay Available: Providing flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN) SDC Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide support to the Director of Nursing with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
- Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
- Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
- Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
- Supervise and assist scheduling of employees within established state guidelines.
- Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a CNA, and/or GNA/CMA as applicable, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
- Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes.
- Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.
- Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this Center.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN) SDC Job Requirements:
- Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
- Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices strongly preferred.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
- LPN or RN license in State
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.