PURPOSE OF POSITION
The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the facility’s staff educational programs, as planned and developed by the Staff Development Director, in accordance with Garvey Manor Mission, the Carmelite Sisters’ Philosophy of Care, current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by your supervisor or the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care and services can be maintained at all times.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
As Staff Development Coordinator, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
JOB FUNCTIONS
The Facility has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Facility reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Facility may deem appropriate.
SUPPORT OF MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY
By accepting employment with Garvey Manor and Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence, each employee must agree to foster an atmosphere which reflects the Mission and Philosophy of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, incorporating the Philosophy Values into daily care and/or services as well as into interactions and associations with residents, co-workers, volunteers and guests.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Develop, evaluate and control the quality of inservice educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures and in conjunction with the Director of Quality Services.
- Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing inservice programs as deemed necessary.
- Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the inservice educational programs of this facility.
- Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to inservice educational programs.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator concerning inservice training programs.
- Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the inservice educational programs.
- Work with the facility's consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
- Assist department directors in obtaining and scheduling of speakers to present inservice training programs.
- Ensure that inservice training areas are properly prepared before training classes begin and reset.
- Assist licensed and certified nursing personnel (i.e., RNs, LPNs, and Nurse Aides) and Personal Care Attendants in obtaining inservice training to keep their skills up to date and their license current in accordance with state law.
- Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual Mandatory Inservice Day covering OSHA and CDC inservice training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard and other topics as developed by the administrative team.
- Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely inservice training classes and educational programs that provide instructions on job skills needed for selected facility personnel as coordinated by the HR Director.
- Coordinate with nursing administration to plan and conduct orientation and ongoing inservice training specifically for the various levels of nursing personnel. Plan and conduct special inservices, as developed by the Director of Staff Development, to address areas in need of immediate training, re-training, and follow-up training.
- Direct and schedule refresher training, as necessary, for assigned staff and licensed professional personnel.
- Attend and participate in your professional association’s activities and programs, etc., to assure that you keep abreast of current regulations and guidelines, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the administrator.
- Participate in the planning, development, conducting, and scheduling of orientation programs that orient newly hired personnel to their position, the facility's policies and procedures, resident rights and responsibilities, philosophy of care, etc.
- Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
- Ensure that copies of lesson plans, instructor's qualifications, etc., are filed in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures.
- Meet with department supervisors on a regularly scheduled basis, solicit advice concerning their training needs, and assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
- Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance and subject records, etc.
- Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other personnel as permitted by the Director of Staff Development.
- Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
- Be familiar with and incorporate the Mission and Philosophy into staff education. Instruct the staff in the Mission and living the Philosophy as an integral part of their ministry.
Committee Functions
- Serve on, participate in, and attend meetings of Safety Committee and various committees of the facility as required by existing regulations and as appointed by the Director of Staff Development or Administrator.
Equipment/Supply/Budgeting Functions
- Participate in the preparation, scheduling and selection of instructional material, equipment and training aids, to ensure that a modern, meaningful inservice program is provided.
- Ensure that required serviceable equipment and knowledgeable operators are available to present special inservice material as directed.
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- Recommend to the administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department.
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- Respond to fire alarms as required (refer to Fire Safety Manual for employees’ responsibilities and those that are specific to your position.
- Treat all residents fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect. Maintain confidentiality of all resident and facility information.
- Report all complaints and concerns made by the resident to direct supervisor or the RN Supervisor.
- Report all allegations of resident abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of property.
- Train or direct other employees and volunteers as requested.
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
- Attend and participate in in-service education and on-the-job training as directed, especially mandatory in-services and department meetings.
- Follow all safety procedures and precautions in the performance of your duties and when operating equipment. Report all problems with equipment to supervisor and maintenance as soon as possible. Report all safety violations.
- Use only the equipment you have been trained to use that is necessary to do your job. Inform direct supervisor of any special needs.
- Follow established regulations governing the use of labels and MSDSs for hazardous chemicals within the department.
- Follow established ergonomics policies and procedures governing lifting techniques, repetitive tasks, and the use of safety equipment and supplies to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions to your supervisor immediately.
- Use supplies in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
- Review Corporate Compliance educational materials, comply with Corporate Compliance directives, and report any Corporate Compliance issues according to established procedures.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Assertiveness/ Initiative/Judgment: Able to act in a self-confident manner to complete an assignment or to defend a position or idea. Able to make independent decisions to solve a problem or meet a goal while following facility procedures.
- Clinical Aptitude: Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Constructive Communication: Able to speak, write, listen and understand effectively with others.
- Coaching/Mentoring/Development/Training: Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others develop and strengthen specific knowledge and skill areas. May require ability to present information publicly.
- Education and Learning: Able to participate in learning activities to obtain required skills.
- Leadership: Able to organize, direct, and influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to use resident and facility resources to reach optimal outcomes. Make decisions, encourage others, and promote positive spirit.
- Mission-Oriented: Able to provide care/services in a manner supportive of the Mission and Philosophy of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm.
- Organized and Resourceful: Adaptable to change, creative/innovative, detail-oriented, conscientious of resident/facility property, self-directed, efficient, able to work under pressure.
- Team Player: Considerate, empathetic, hospitable, able to work with and collaborate with others, patient, respectful of individual rights and diversity, service-oriented while following facility procedures.
- Technical Aptitude: Able to think, reason and comprehend technical information/equipment and analyze problems.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: Two to four years experience in long-term care