RN Staff Development/QA Coordinator

An Exciting Opportunity at Ginger Cove!

Ginger Cove is a premier life-care retirement community dedicated to providing each member of the community exceptional quality, comfort and care. Our vibrant, CARF International accredited community nurtures every aspect of our resident’s well-being. 

$7,500 Sign on Bonus!!

Ginger Cove is currently seeking a Full-Time RN Staff Development/QA Coordinator to support our community.  

The RN Staff Development/QA Coordinator is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the organization’s QA Program and QAPI Program. Ensures the facility follows the regulatory requirements relating to staff education. Creates a learning environment that aligns with the Ginger Cove Mission & Vision Statement promoting a quality abundant life, meeting the social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of all residents. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities of RN Staff Development:

• Identify and define employee's present and future training and development needs.
• Prioritize, plan, design, implement and evaluate programs and initiatives utilizing the latest instructional technologies, addressing both training and developmental needs of Ginger Cove employees. 
• Designs educational curriculum and materials.
• Creates functional objectives for all professional development presentations.
• Provides training and approves new training techniques.
• Provides engaging communications about program information to encourage participation.
• Develop group and individual learning courses.
• Conduct new employee orientation to clinical staff and coordinate competency completion.
• Ensure for or deliver annual mandatory and continuous education for staff using internal or external resources according to state and federal regulations and company policy.
• May assist in the screening and hiring of nursing staff.
• Complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Stay up to date: ensure a constant development of professional skills, certifications and personal course completions through attending workshops/seminars, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional industry associations to be fully prepared to deliver content to Ginger Cove staff.
• Assists in leading training and in-service meetings throughout the year.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator:

• Oversees and develop the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Gathers QAPI project reports from all departments and reviews them for accuracy.
• Prepares QAPI reports for any regulatory entities, the Nursing Home Ombudsman, Family and Resident Councils.
• Assists staff in identifying problem areas and utilizing the QAPI process in problem solving.
• Evaluates data provided by the CMS Quality Indicators/Quality Measures with the Administrator and Director of Nursing and coordinates changes/interventions required with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains current knowledge of governmental regulations and assists the Administrator and Director of Nursing in maintaining compliance.
• Educates staff in the QAPI Plan and facilitates staff involvement in the QAPI process.
• Works with Compliance Officials to ensure that Ginger Cove is working is the full ethics of the regulations of the government.
• Provides on-call availability on assigned weekends.
• Conducts QAPI audits.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or BA in Nursing
• State of MD RN License
• Five (5) years of RN experience providing direct nursing care for extended care and/or transitional clinically skilled/rehabilitation patients or recent clinical experience in acute care setting
• Two (2) years of Nursing Education and/or Quality Assurance/Improvement (or practical experience as obtained through routine audits, compliance reviews, post-survey/plan of correction audits, in-servicing, et al.)
• At least two to three years of experience in a long-term care facility setting.
• Quality Assurance and Improvement management or teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with senior communities.
• Experience caring for residents with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications (oral and written) skills.
• Ability to organize, supervise, delegate and provide leadership.
• Computer literacy.
• Must have a valid form of federally issued ID.
• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification
• Must present self in a professional manner.
• Must possess concern, responsiveness, and tact when dealing with others.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with others to help colleagues to achieve respective goals for creating wellness opportunities and experiences for our residents.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulations within the specified time frame.

BENEFIT, BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS:
The Ginger Cove community offers you the opportunity to be part of a winning team with many benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision (Full-Time Employees Only)
• Generous retirement plan with matching contributions
• Accrual-based, paid-leave program
• Scholarship program
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Referral bonus program
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition incentives

We value staff excellence, resident independence, and business integrity.

If you share our passion for customer service excellence in a friendly, mutually caring workplace, you are invited to submit your application and resume for consideration.

Ginger Cove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Ginger Cove will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.