Quality Improvement /Nurse Educator/ $5000.00 SIGN ON BONUS! Job Opening

This position develops and directs all training programs in accordance with regulatory guidelines, to support 5 star status.

Flexibility in scheduling to allow work life balance.

Strong Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies a plus. Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma would be great. Retired State Surveyor as well. CPR instructor a plus.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Project Management

• Meets the training/education needs of the life plan community by completing an annual Training Needs Analysis then planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating orientation, mandatory and elective education and on-the-job training programs.
• Researches new educational information in order to remain current on programs, processes, and procedures that could impact current training and development projects.
• Plans, develops and implements community educational outreach activities, and organizes and coordinates continuing education (CEU) programs for staff.
• Work with community staff and consultants as necessary to implement recommended organizational/procedural development and/or changes.
• Conducts follow up assessments to ensure the facilitation of training and development programs meet the employee's needs and that the desired behaviors are being exhibited. Makes appropriate edits to programs as needed.
• Oversees and maintains the integrity of the Employee Resource Center (ERC) and the selection of all instructional material, equipment, and training aids to ensure a modern, meaningful staff development program by working in collaboration with the corporate Information Systems Department.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

People Management and Development

• May directly supervise the STNA Program Instructor.
• Manages the development, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and delivers in-service training programs, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for the life plan community staff.
• Fosters a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees.
• Interviews, selects, and orients new direct reports.
• Defines, establishes, and promotes performance expectations so direct reports understand and demonstrate excellence through high quality and consistent performance.
• Coaches and mentors employee performance throughout the life plan community by encouraging career and job competency development along with life skills, such as employee computer literacy.
• Evaluates job performance of direct reports in accordance with the company policy and procedure and provides developmental guidance to staff for improved performance and growth.
• Monitors accountability with organization requirements prescribed by the Employee Handbook. Documents and engages employees who are routinely not observing these requirements in an effort to achieve compliance. Works with Human Resources when circumstances arise that necessitate further documentation and intervention.
• Ensures that there is a reasonable and sufficient plan for staffing should a direct report be absent or a direct reporting position be vacant.
• Responds timely and thoughtfully to questions, requests, and work product from departmental staff that has been provided for review and approval.

Quality and Compliance Management

• Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations by maintaining records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials and all pertinent to instructional materials. Fulfills administrative requirements by completing all necessary forms, reports and record keeping.
• Assists QAPI with audits direct education of staff and trending data and information related to quality outcomes. Must be able to develop performance improvement plans related to quality findings.
• Works with all department directors on the quality assurance and risk management indicators for all employees through coaching and developing initiatives that assist in meeting QA standards.
• Maintains the confidentiality of resident information.
• Must be a highly motivated self starter.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) preferred but would consider qualified LPN..
• CPR Pro and First Aid Instructor certification preferred

Experience

• Two years experience educating staff members required.
• Two years experience in a long-term care or health related field required.
• Two years experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet helpful.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Long Term Care: 2 years (Required)

License:

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Preferred)