STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Job Details: Job Location: Garvey Manor - HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, PURPOSE OF POSITIONThe primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all general staff educational programs throughout the facility in accordance with the 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 AUTHORITYAs Staff Development Coordinator you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. JOB FUNCTIONSThe 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 employees 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 PHILOSOPHYBy 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. ACKNOWLEDGMENTI have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Staff Development Coordinator and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the facilitys established procedures. I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I further understand that I may be exposed to the Hepatitis B Virus and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the Hepatitis B Vaccination.I further understand that my employment is at-will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the facility or myself, and that such termination can be made without notice. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate educational and on-the-job training programs. 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. Develop, evaluate and control the quality of inservice educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to inservice educational programs. Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance and subject records, etc. 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. Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other personnel. Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. Develop, direct and schedule refresher training, as necessary, for assigned staff and licensed professional personnel. Remain current on new developments by attending professional institutions, reading professional journals and attending professional seminars. Attend and participate in your professional associations 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. Develop and participate in the planning, 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. Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to our infection control and employee health program. Assist licensed nursing personnel (i.e., RNs, LPNs, and Nurse Aides) in obtaining inservice training to keep their license current in accordance with state law. Provide inservice training as necessary/required. 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 "how to do the job" for selected facility personnel as coordinated by the HR Director. Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting inservice training programs relative to infection control. Develop annual OSHA and CDC inservice training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard. Develop a training program for all personnel required to perform tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids. 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. 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 to address areas in need of immediate training, re-training, and follow-up training. Assist in the development, revision and implementation of the Fire Safety and Emergency Plan and the Disaster manual for the facility. Respond to fire alarms as required (refer to Fire Safety Manual for employees responsibilities and those that are specific to your position. Follow established infection control measures in the performance of duties, including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, exposure to blood and body fluids, and universal precautions. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident information. Treat all residents fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect. Report all complaints and concerns made by the resident to the Team Leader. 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 Team Leader 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. Maintain confidentiality of all resident and facility information. Perform care and services in a manner which is respectful of residents rights and dignity. Review Corporate Compliance educational materials, comply with Corporate Compliance directives, and report any Corporate Compliance issues according to established procedures.Qualifications: POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions. Active Listening: Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. Adaptability/Resilience: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace and to overcome or adjust to setbacks. Ambitious/Goal-Oriented: The drive/focus to achieve personal advancement and to obtain a pre-determined result. Applied Learning: Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. Assertiveness: Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea. Coaching and Development: Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Communication, Oral: Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written: Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Conflict Resolution: Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. Creative/Innovative: Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea and to look beyond standard solutions. Customer Oriented: Ability to take care of customers needs while following company procedures. Decision Making: Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. Detail-Oriented: Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Energetic/Enthusiastic: Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task and to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Initiative: Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Interpersonal: Ability to be cheerful and get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals, working successfully with a people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or job type without making judgments. Judgment: The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Leadership: Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions, to encourage others, to promote group solidarity to achieve a goal, and to develop a vision and goals for the future. Loyal: The trait of feeling a duty to the employer. Management Skills: Ability to organize and direct oneself, to effectively allocate tasks to and supervise others and to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Organized: Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Patient: Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. Persistent: Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement. Problem Solving: Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Reliability: The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Resource Management: Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel. Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for ones conduct. Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee/resident safety. Self-Motivated/Autonomous: Ability to take initiative to perform a task to the best of ones ability with minimal supervision. Time Management: Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Training/Presentation Skills: Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them to a predetermined standard of work performance. May require ability to effectively present information publicly. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Must have, at a minimum, completed a state-approved RN/LPN training program. Associates or Bachelors degree in education. Experience: Minimum of two years experience in a long-term care setting. Prior experience with education or inservicing preferred.  Certificates & Licenses: None required, though licensure as a Registered or Practical Nurse preferred. Other Physical/Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices) Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day. Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. WORK ENVIRONMENT Works in office and other areas as required, as well as throughout the facility. Moves frequently during work hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, volunteers, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc. Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Attends and participates in continuing education programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants. Communicates with nursing personnel and other departmental personnel. Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily when necessary. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.