Stanton Nursing Center looking for Education Nurse at Stanton, Kentucky Full Time

Functions in a variety of settings to develop and maintain the clinical competency of nursing staff to care for residents/patients of various needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

Plans, schedules and implements clinical training for all clinical staff.
Develop new training tools, policies and procedures
Provides clinical modules during orientation to all employees using the appropriate material
Plans, coordinates, schedules and presents in-services for all departments (mandatory, voluntary and identified needs)
Coordinates, implements and maintains records of all in-servicing for all staff
Coordinates the use of educational equipment and resources
Performs other staff education duties as required or directed for compliance with State and Federal Regulations
Prepares supplementary education materials as required
Assesses the learning needs of the staff through direct observation, formal learning assessments and indirectly through review of quality improvement and/or program education
Measures the impact of programs and learning activities on staff
Attends and participates in in-service training, performance improvement committees, and other meetings as scheduled and directed
Assists in orientation and training of employees as assigned
Maintains record of individual staff education
Perform additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Currently licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse plus a minimum of 3 years directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of MDS, care plan development and chart auditing of the nursing process. Strong oral and written communication and teaching skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with resident, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Must have current CPR certification.