Position Purpose: (STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR)

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-services education programs, throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as directed by Director of Nursing to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care be maintained at all times.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all new hires and existing staff.
• Employee health encompasses administration and management of Hepatitis B vaccinations and PPD annual checks.
• Requires expert knowledge of basic nursing skills (patient assessment, infection control, IV therapy, medication administration, etc.) and a desire to pass that knowledge on to others.
• The Staff Development Coordinator works closely with the HR manager to provide new hire orientation.
• The SDC evaluates the educational needs to ensure on-going continuing education and adherence to applicable required in-service education for all staff.
• Identifies, assesses, and implements in-service programs as needed regarding the satisfactory performance of clinical skills and knowledge.
• Ensure all required in-service training for Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A) is complete and that in-services training is sufficient to ensure the continuing competency of nurse aides (no less than 12 hours per year).
• Serves as Infection Control Nurse, reports infection control practices to Infection Control Officer and Administrator.
• We offer a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full time associates which include affordable health and dental insurance within 60 days of hire, 90 days of hire we offer paid time off, paid holidays.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education / Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be a licensed RN/LPN, have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a nurse, and clinical training experience.

Working for Santa Fe Care Center Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center is no ordinary career. It takes pride and dedication. It takes a critical combination of technical skills balanced with people skills. Most of all it takes a unique person, with a caring heart and a passion for helping others. It's more than just a job...it's a calling.

If interested, please contact Dave Armijo Administrator.