Staff Development Coordinator / Nurse Educator **Sign On Bonus**

$7,500 Sign on Bonus

Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking an experienced Staff Development Coordinator/Nurse Educator (RN) to serve seniors with compassionate, supportive care at one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers.

The Saint Therese Difference

For over 50 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow.

Benefits

Saint Therese is proud to provide our team members with an impressive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan with company match, same day pay, scholarship opportunities and other outstanding programs. Saint Therese prides itself on opportunities for advancement -Grow a life-long career with Saint Therese!

Location Information

We have four senior communities in New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, and Woodbury that are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs. Our new campus setting in Corcoran will open in the Fall of 2024.

Saint Therese. Making every day extraordinary.

Responsibilities

The Staff Development Coordinator/Nurse Educator is responsible for conducting General Orientation for all newly hired employees in skilled nursing and assisted living throughout the organization. Coordinates on-going staff education to ensure that all staff are adequately trained. Works closely with the Director of EMR & Education, and other leaders to addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility assessment and/or needs assessment.

Qualifications:

Education: Completion of a RN nursing degree program (Bachelor of Science/Art in Nursing Degree preferred, but not required) RN Licensure with MN Board of Nursing in good standing.

Experience: Minimum of two years Staff Development/Educator experience required. Minimum two years geriatric experience required. Certification as American Heart Association CPR Instructor preferred. Experience in assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs. Experience with Learning Management Systems preferred. Experience as preceptor/clinical educator.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understands the concept of and is committed to the mission of Saint Therese.

• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

• Displays comprehensive geriatric knowledge to employees in classroom setting, in person, online, and during in-services.

• Demonstrates exemplary people skills with the ability to work cohesively with all job levels, all types of personalities, and with all facility departments.

• Demonstrates effective listening skills and effective communication skills, verbally and in writing, with employees of varying levels of expertise.

• Is neatly dressed and is appropriate in appearance in a highly visible position.

• Ability to be flexible and maintain composure in challenging situations.

• Demonstrates positive attitude and the ability to work as a supportive team member with all departments, in committee meetings, and with employees.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize work using effective time management skills.

• Ability to coordinate events and publish education information.

• Ability to organize, monitors, record, file and maintain records.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of computer and software programs.

• Ability to present ideas creatively to announce and promote in-services, special projects, and demonstrations.

• Ability to problem-solve in clinical nursing areas.

• Ability to travel to each Saint Therese site and Corporate office as directed.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.

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