BASIC FUNCTION:  Provides required staff development support throughout the organization.  This includes, but not limited to; Manor, McColl Health Center, Villa, Plaza, CCC, PACE Reasner and PACE Akaloa as required by regulations and as needed by St. Paul's and St. Paul's PACE.  Provides and/or ensures provision of needed clinical and non-clinical training throughout the operational arm of St. Paul's Senior Services and St. Paul's PACE.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compiles data and analyzes past and current year training requirements, to determine training needs of the organization. Confers with management on program training needs and develops In Service Calendars.

Assists in formulating training policies, programs and schedules based on knowledge of identified training needs as required by federal and state licensing requirements and will formulate and/or make changes in resident services. (i.e., resident's rights, safety, infection control, body mechanics, and lifting techniques, etc.). 

Provides or ensures provision of required staff development activity and time as required by Title 22 to the McColl Health Center and any other St. Paul's facility as assigned.
 

Maintain all required records of licenses and certifications for all licensed staff and certified nursing assistants, and checks each one annually for all facilities. 

Ensures required in-services are provided for all CNA's as outlined in title 22 for SNF and mandatories per regulations for RCFE, Childcare and other necessary areas. 

Will perform skills assessment on Villa, Plaza, MHC, and staff annually.

Records all in-service training for employee files and sends to Human Resources.

Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, role-play, and computer based training.

In collaboration with the Corporate Nurse, organizes and develops training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials as needed for the organization.

In conjunction with the Corporate Nurse, train instructors and supervisory personnel in effective techniques for training such as new employee orientation, on-the-job training, health and safety practices, management development, and adaptations to changes in policies, procedures, and technologies.

Monitors nursing Quality Assurance (QA) indicators, as necessary, and reports at QA meetings.

Works in collaboration with the Corporate Nurse and Infection Prevention Nurse to coordinate infection control activities at MHC and throughout the organization.

Administers selected medication (immunizations) for Child Care Program within scope of professional license in compliance with licensing requirements and consistent with these programs' scope of services.  

Conducts weekly employee annual health screening event under the supervision of the Corporate Nurse

Keeps current on new developments, evidence-based methods, and techniques in the training field.

Assists with coordinating technical and professional on site training for courses offered by community schools.

Assist with assignment of preceptors for nursing student interns, practicums and externships at MHC. Will work directly with nursing student instructors and supervisors to ensure safe practice within scope of licensure.  

Assists Corporate Nurse in recommending employees for participation in internal or external educational and training programs through screening, testing, and interviewing.

Occasionally as needed will perform clinical nursing tasks such as medication pass, treatment nurse, and general clinical nursing duties.

In collaboration with Corporate Nurse and other Administrative leaders participates in CDPH and other regulatory survey readiness exercises such as mock audit, staff preparedness, and remains available for interviewer questions.

Performs other duties assigned by the Corporate Nurse, Human Resources Director, COO, CAO or CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Must have a current license in the State of California as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, or equivalent education and training.  Must have a current CPR card.  Must be accredited by the State of California to conduct orientation and in-service programs, or be willing to become accredited.  Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and be able to read, write and speak fluently the English language.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  RN, LVN, or equivalent training from an accredited school and a license to practice nursing or other health related field in the state of California; at least three years related experience including direct care or the chronically ill and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Recommend one year of DSD experience.  Must have an understanding of Title 22, federal and local regulations pertaining to health and safety issues.  Must have, or be eligible to receive, a DSD certification from the State of California.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Occasionally must be able to push, pull, lift and carry objects more than 20 pounds in weight.  Consistently will be required to perform simple manipulative skills such as walking and standing.  Frequently will be required to perform more moderately or difficult skills such as positioning residents, keyboarding or typing, calibration of equipment, etc.  Occasionally will be required to read fine print.  Must be able to distinguish normal sounds where there is some background noise as in answering telephones.  Must be able to speak clearly and make self-understood.