Staff Development Coordinator at Mountain Valley of Cascadia – Kellogg, Idaho

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Staffing and Development Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating educational programs for nursing services and other departments, performing clinical tasks, and assisting in other departments as needed. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, educator, and leader committed to supporting staff development, clinical excellence, and high-quality patient care.

All employees are required to successfully complete and pass state-specific background check requirements prior to working with residents/patients.

• Plan, organize, and implement ongoing educational and training programs for licensed nurses, nursing assistants, unit clerks, and other personnel
• Conduct needs assessments using survey history, staff performance evaluations, competency reviews, and department input to identify educational gaps
• Ensure clinical staff meet state, federal, and accreditation educational requirements
• Develop, maintain, and communicate monthly and annual education calendars
• Conduct classroom instruction, hands-on clinical training, and on-the-job coaching
• Facilitate CPR training for licensed and applicable non-licensed personnel
• Provide supplemental education to address performance concerns and make recommendations for follow-up training
• Coordinate student clinical experiences and provide orientation for visiting faculty and students
• Ensure documentation of all training and competency evaluations is accurate and compliant

• Develop and implement orientation programs for new and rehired employees, including clinical and general orientation
• Conduct a concise orientation for contract personnel as needed
• Oversee competency evaluation and recommend progression or extension of orientation for new clinical employees

• Manage Employee Health Program, including:
  • Employee physicals and required screenings
  • Tracking employee illness to identify infection trends
  • Annual influenza campaigns and TB/Hepatitis B vaccinations
  • Follow-up on work-related injuries
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations for employee health records
• Participate in Worker’s Compensation and Bloodborne Pathogen programs

• Serve as facility Infection Control Preventionist (ICP), chairing the Infection Control Committee
• Monitor, track, and report infection trends and outbreaks
• Serve as liaison to local and state agencies regarding reportable infections
• Ensure implementation of infection control measures and staff adherence to best practices
• Provide infection control education and training to staff
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement initiatives and develop educational strategies for improvement

• Participate in employee recognition programs
• Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and other department leaders to maintain clinical competencies and education standards
• Recommend staff development program needs and manage budget expenditures
• Communicate effectively and work harmoniously within the team and across departments

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and staff development strategies
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make independent decisions and handle sensitive situations with tact
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and incorporate new methods into existing practices
• Clinical knowledge and experience to perform hands-on education and support

• Punctual and consistent attendance for assigned shifts
• Adhere to professional code of ethics and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

• Graduate of an accredited RN school of nursing; BSN degree preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• License as a RN in state employed.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid CPR teaching certificate preferred.
• Certified Infection Control Nurse preferred.
• Current with state Continuing Education (CE) requirements.

Experience

• Three (3) years of nursing experience, of which one (1) year was in a long-term care environment.
• One (1) year experience as an instructor preferred.
• One (1) year acute care experience preferred.

*Company will pay for the right candidate to obtain any certifications that are preferred, but not required.