Job Description

Staff Development Coordinator (SDC)

JGS Lifecare, located in the quaint town of Longmeadow, MA, has been the proud caretaker of the elderly within the local community for over 100 years! Founded on the Jewish principle of respecting age as a blessing, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering the best in elder care services to people of every faith and every background. So as we enter our second century, we are excited to introduce a new range of services and updates to serve our life-long commitment to our community. Our spacious campus has a full-array of services including Skilled Nursing, Senior Living and Community programs that consist of traditional long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, hospice and day health support services. Our employees are an outstanding team of professionals who go above-and-beyond each day with their compassionate care to our residents and the individuals we serve.

Under the leadership of the Director of Nursing and the Executive Director, the Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) is responsible for the planning, organization and development of the day-to-day functions of the department, while ensuring that the highest degree of quality and compassionate care is delivered at all times to the residents. Highest focus will be coordinating and completing any/all training programs on all 3 shifts that pertain to the care and well-being of our residents. Completing and coordinating the campuses general orientation, training nurses aid programs and employee health is also of highest importance. The SDC will consistently and objectively assess the educational needs of our staff, participate in new hire orientation, onboarding and training of new members of our nursing team and training nurse?s aides, while regularly evaluating their competency, integrity and commitment towards exceptional care to the residents. The SDC is also responsible for managing the annual in-service training program and compliance with all state, local and company documentation requirements such as professional licensure, medicals, immunizations and the COVID-19 Testing processes and protocols.

Primary Responsibilities:

Deliver written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing service department, including QAPI
Assist in developing methods and systems for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to insure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care
Ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained and improved continually
Coordinate all mandatory employee in-services
Participate in the interviewing, onboarding, training, mentorship and supervision of nursing staff
Develop, manage, and evaluate department policies and procedures in accordance with current rules and regulations
Participate in annual surveys
Maintain regulatory compliance in accordance with company, local, state, and federal guidelines
Work in partnership with the Director of Nursing to ensure quality, person-centered care
On-call scheduled requirement as directed

Qualifications:

Current Massachusetts RN Licensure
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Strong organizational and training skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Previous experience in a long-term care facility and/or with the Geriatric population
Effective supervisory and relationship-building skills
Hours: Full-Time, M-F Days, On-call Coverage as needed/required.

Benefits:

Life, Health and Dental*
Free Groceries every Friday
Company Paid Trips
Long Term Disability (LTD)*
401k Pension Plan *includes Per diem
Flexible Spending Account
Weekly Payroll
Vacation, Holidays and Sick Days
Bereavement Time
Special Event Days
Direct Deposit
Voluntary Benefits: STD, supplemental STD, LTD, Catastrophic Illness, Universal Life with Living Benefits, Disability Income Protection,