Director of Staff Development RN

Avalon Health Care•Spokane, WA

4d•$49 - $56

About The Position

Avalon Care Center Northpointe in Spokane is now hiring a Director of Staff Development to join our outstanding team! The Staff Development nurse is responsible for planning and implementing facility orientation, job skills training, in-service education and a Certification Training Program (if applicable) for the nursing assistants as required by regulations. Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Must be a qualified licensed RN in good standing and currently licensed by the State in which employed.
Completion of post-secondary education or otherwise able to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
Must pass drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.
Must have one of the following:
Must have one year full-time experience as a licensed nurse providing direct resident care in a long term health care facility in addition to one year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing; or
Two years of full time experience as a licensed nurse, at least one year of which must be in the provision of direct resident care in a nursing facility and within six (6) months of employment, and prior to teaching a certification program, the Director of Staff Development must obtain a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education in nursing courses in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing.