Nurse Practice Educator RN Staff Development Coordinator in Rutland, VT

Resumes received via email will not be accepted. For consideration, please apply on-line at httpwww.careervitals.coma[removed phone] Position title Nurse Practice Educator RN Staff Development CoordinatorCompany Name Genesis HealthCare Location Rutland, Vermont Position type Profession Career Level Experienced Background Education Level Travel Job Info NPE-SDC- Full time- Rutland, VermontContact Mary Reynoso [removed phone]- toll freeEmail email removedFax [removed phone]The Nursing Practice Educator acts as the lead for the co-ordination and management of all educational activities in the Center. Additionally, the primary focus of the Nursing Practice Educator is to assist and support the translation of the Genesis nursing philosophy into practice by leading the planning, implementation and evaluation of education to enhance the knowledge and skills of caregivers. He or she will provide ability in clinical nursing skills and knowledge application. The Nursing Practice Educator acts as a clinical expert for nursing staff and provides education and mentoring in the development of clinical skills and capabilities. He or she will facilitate the enhancement of nursing skills needed for care delivery involving common gerontological conditions and disease management issues. The Nursing Practice Educator assesses the clinical education needs of the staff and plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs to meet those needs.RESPONSIBILITIESACCOUNTABILITIES1.Provides nursing staff with clinical and educational support and guidance for the implementation of the Genesis Care Delivery Processes.2.Managecoordinate all educational activities in the Center. 3.Collaborate with Clinical Management Team to identify specific clinical educational needs.4.Rounds on units to oReview clinical issues and monitor observe to identify care delivery clinical skills educational needs oAssist nurses in identifying change in resident condition and implementing appropriate follow through. oIdentify clinical educational needs of nursing staff. oProvide education through demonstration and return demonstration for specific skillsprocedures.5.Participate in Change in Status, Center Based Quality Improvement, and Customer at Risk meetings, as needed, to further identify educational needs. 6.Utilizes the Facility Quality Indicator Profile, Clinical Outcomes Report and the Infection Control Report to identify areas of educational need. 7.Develops in-service programs in response to clinical needs and teaches staff according to current accepted standards of care and GHCC policy.8. Co-ordinates the completion of mandatory in-service education according to State and Federal regulation, as well as GHCC policy.9.Supervises the maintenance of in-service educational records.10.Collaborates with regional, corporate and center resources to meet the clinical education needs of the nursing staff.11.Plans, develops and directs the orientation and mentoring program for all nursing employees.12.Participates as a resource in performance evaluation of nursing personnel.13.Oversees and coordinates the process and education for all clinical practice programs e.g pressure ulcer prevention etcand facilitates the connection with appropriate Area and corporate clinical resources.e.g. Wound Specialists.14.Co-ordinates the function for CNA certification training classes.15.Puts Customer Service 1st Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals needs and rights.16.Performs other duties as requested.NPER Job responsibilities SPECIFIC EDUCATIONALVOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS1.Must be a graduate of an accredited institution of Nursing with current RN licensure by the State Board of Nursing. 2.A min of three years full time or equivalent clinical background is required. 1 or 2 years of clinical background in long term care nursing with 1yr as an educator is preferred.3.Excellence in clinical nursing skills is required. Background in Gerontology preferred.4.Background in a clinical specialist role beneficial.5.Training andor background in teaching adult learners preferred. KeywordsAbout Genesis HealthCareWere Genesis HealthCare - 1 of the nations largest longterm care and rehabilitation therapy providers. We employ over 43,000 people, each 1 dedicated to the delivery of quality health care to the residents and patients in our Centers. Our more than 200 Skilled Nursing Centers and AssistedSenior Living Communities are located in thirteen eastern states, while our Genesis Rehabilitation Services division provides contract therapy to over 1,100 health care providers in 28 states and the District of Columbia.Resumes received via email will not be accepted. For consideration, please apply on-line at httpwww.careervitals.coma[removed phone]Listing originally posted at http