Staff Development Coordinator / Nurse Educator

Description Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking a Staff Development Coordinator / Nurse Educator to serve seniors with compassionate, supportive care at one of Minnesota\'s leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. The Saint Therese Difference For over 50 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow. Benefits Opportunities for advancement -Grow a life-long career with Saint Therese! Comprehensive benefits for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period Generous paid time off plan Retirement plan with employer match Scholarships & Tuition Reimbursement Renewable \$4000 nursing education scholarships available Up to \$1000 annual reimbursement toward education and training related to the Long-Term Care field Location Information Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in a person\'s own home or in one of our four Twin Cities communities: New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview and Woodbury. Rooted in history, Saint Therese of New Hope is our largest community. This care center has 168 skilled nursing beds for long-term and transitional care. In addition, the Residence at Saint Therese of New Hope houses 225 independent apartments and suites for assisted living and memory care. Responsibilities The Staff Development Coordinator/Nurse Educator is responsible for conducting General Orientation for all newly hired employees, coordinates on-going nursing staff education to ensure that the nursing staff are adequately trained. This position will prepare, organize, and maintain appropriate nursing training and resource materials, develop new nursing training programs, or modify and improve existing programs. The Staff Development Coordinator/Nurse Educator will monitor and observe nursing staff performing resident care tasks to assure proper procedures are followed and schedule additional training as deemed necessary. This position is accountable for assessment, initiation, development, implementation, and evaluation of education related to orientation, mandatory education, continuing education and professional development in specialty areas and all nursing employees. This position will coordinate site specific, external staff education in-services, and publish a monthly calendar. This position works collaboratively with the nursing leaders to assess learning needs and develop education plans and assists with the management of compliance. This position also assists with implementation of PIPP\'s internally/externally and assists with special projects related to PIPP grants. Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science/Art in Nursing Degree. RN Licensure with MN Board of Nursing. Experience: Experience in assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs (within the last 5-7 years). Experience with Learning Management Systems preferred. Experience as preceptor/clinical educator. Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to convey Staff Development and geriatric knowledge to employees in classroom setting, in person, online, and during in-services. Demonstrates good people skills with the ability to work cohesively with all job levels, all types of personalities, and with all facility departments. Demonstrates effective listening skills and effective communication skills, verbally and in writing, with employees of varying levels of expertise. Is neatly dressed and is appropriate in appearance in a highly visible position. Ability to be flexible and maintain composure in challenging situations. Demonstrates positive attitude and the ability to work as a supportive team member with all departments, in committee meetings, and with employees. Ability to work indepen ently and prioritize work using effective time management skills. Ability to coordinate events and publish education information. Ability to organize, monitors, record, file and maintain records. Demonstrates working knowledge of computer and software programs. Ability to present ideas creatively to announce and promote in-services, special projects, and demonstrations. Ability to problem-solve in clinical nursing areas. Saint Therese complies with the CMS mandate by requiring our team members be vaccinated against COVID-19. We\'re protecting those most vulnerable from the devastating outcomes of this virus. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when starting employment or have an approved medical or religious exemption. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled. Qualifications Education Bachelors of Nursing (required) Experience Minimum of two years Staff Development experience. Minimum two years geriatric experience. (required) Certification as American Heart Association CPR Instructor. (preferred) Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse (required) CPR Instructor Cert. (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\'s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans