Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Johnson City, TN

Viviant Healthcare of Bristol is searching for a Staff Development Coordinator to join their wonderful team!

Required Qualifications

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program.

• Two years of experience as an RN with no disciplinary action from the board of nursing.

• Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in the completion of the facility assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents’ needs.

Identifies and prioritize the facility’s educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the facility assessment.

Works closely with the facility’s Compliance Officer and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility assessment and/or needs assessment. Develop educational calendars in accordance with the plan.

Plans, schedules, conducts, and oversees orientation programs for all personnel.

Develops, schedules, and directs refresher training, as necessary, for all personnel. Tracks attendance/completion of training to ensure that all required training is received by all personnel in a timely manner.

Reviews educational content to ensure the information reflects current standards of practice and facility policies and procedures. Develops or revises content as needed. Utilizes outside resources for content development, such as consultants, content experts, or electronic learning systems.

Collaborates with department managers for developing competencies required for meeting residents’ needs. Assists with evaluating competencies, depending on the knowledge-based, technical, or behavioral nature of the competency.

Cooperates with the Administrator during routine evaluation of the training program’s effectiveness.

Schedules trainings with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff to attend. Posts notices of trainings in advance.

Maintains all training records, reports, instructional materials, and speaker qualifications related to each educational program.

Provides opportunities for staff to obtain continuing education credits for maintaining certifications/licensure. Maintains all documentation related to continuing education.

Maintains attendance records and individual training records in accordance with facility policy.

Additional Assigned Tasks

v Assists the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing in developing the Nurse Aide Training Curriculum used by the facility (if applicable). Submits to state agency as required.At Viviant, our goal is to provide patient-centered care in a home-like, comfortable environment. Our facility emphasizes a patient experience focused on expert care, comfort, respect, safety, and compassion. Additionally, we offer a wide range of specialized medical services, including comprehensive wound care, oxygen therapy, pulmonary management, and tracheostomy care. We also provide vital nonmedical services that make life at Viviant Healthcare of Bristol enjoyable and comfortable.