We are hiring a part-time Staff Development Coordinator to join our team at Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton! This is an in-person position at our facility. No remote work. Weekly pay ranging from $40 to $50 an hour, depending on licensure and experience. Can be an LPN or RN. 3 days a week. Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company. This role assists with the direction of educational programs of all staff. Experience & Education Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited school, university, or college of nursing. Must be CPR certified. Must have at least one (1) year experience in a long-term care facility. Must possess an active and unencumbered LPN or RN license in Massachusetts. Duties & Responsibilities Ensure that general orientation is completed for all employees. Conduct job-specific orientation for Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Identify needs for in-services and ongoing education by direct observations of care, review of issues identified in morning report, review of quality improvement reports, discussion with staff and managers. Develop and implement educational programs based on identified needs to ensure personnel have the knowledge and skills. Assure the use of learned skills in the clinical area through daily monitoring. Provide all mandated training, eg., IV inservicing, fire safety, exposure control plans, etc. Ensure that direct care providers receive 2 hours of pain management in-service annually. Provide dementia care training to caregivers. Develop and distribute annual and monthly education calendars. Utilize various methods of teaching, including the utilization of PowerPoint presentations. Maintain a library of resource information and self-study programs for facility staff. Maintain staff development records accurately and timely. Conduct C.N.A. training programs as required by the facility. Specific Requirements Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions. Must possess 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 long term care. Must be knowledgeable in the privacy rule, comply with facility’s privacy practices, train staff in the same and provide additional training if changes are made to policies and/or there is staff non-compliance. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. About Athena Health Care Systems Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England. Athena’s Benefits Competitive and Weekly Pay Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees Career Advancement Opportunities Exclusive Employer Discount Program Available for Eligible Team Members Employer Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Vacation and Personal Time Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr