Salemhaven Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an opportunity for an experienced and energetic Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) who shares the philosophy of making a difference in the lives of our residents. If that sounds like you, we would love to speak with you!

The SDC will collaborate closely with the Director of Nursing to provide in-service training and professional development for all staff that begins at new hire orientation and continues on throughout staff members’ employment duration. This is a full-time, forty hours per week role.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and implementing ongoing in-service training for all staff including but not limited to infection control, fall prevention, and resident rights
• Develop monthly in-service education calendars
• Maintains a continuing education program to remain abreast of new trends in nursing care and procedures
• Assist in the evaluation process of nursing staff during the orientation period and on an ongoing basis
• Documenting and active with training of both direct/agency RN, LPN, and LNA staff
• Maintains in-service attendance records and reports on staff to ensure all staff meet in-service requirements
• Develops and maintains instructional manuals, reference materials, etc. pertinent to in-service training
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with all facility departments to ensure nursing services and activities are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents
• Monitors nursing care: ensuring residents are treated properly with kindness, dignity, respect, and in privacy
• Ensures nursing direct care staff understand resident responsibilities and rights, such as the right to refuse treatment and related directives
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained per facility and regulatory requirements
• Collaborates with Administrator, Director and Assistant Director of Nursing in survey processes, including but not limited to being present at all times surveyors are on-site and directing prompt responses to requests for information
• Fulfills responsibilities in compliance with federal, state, local laws, and regulations, and with facility philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduation from an accredited, approved school of nursing meeting state and federal requirements
• Current and in good standing RN or LPN New Hampshire License
• Minimum of three years RN or LPN experience in skilled nursing long-term care setting
• Infection Preventionist Certification
• IV Certified
• CPR certified
• Strong knowledge of nursing education
• Strong knowledge of policy, procedures, and regulations of skilled nursing center
• Excellent people skills, elevated level of energy and enthusiasm with good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with PCC electronic medical records a plus

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s) and current status is required for all new hires.

About us: Salemhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Services is an independent 110 bed not for profit long-term and short-term skilled nursing facility conveniently located in a beautiful country setting in Salem, NH. Since we opened our doors over 40 years ago, Salemhaven’s mission has been to serve the community of Salem and to do the best job possible. The quality of life of our residents is our first priority and it is the foundation on which we were built.

We are proud to say that our staff at Salemhaven, many who have been a part of the Salemhaven family for over 10 years, is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care to those whose needs have been entrusted to us.

Benefits:

We value our staff’s important contributions and offer comprehensive full-time benefits to our staff who work 30 or more hours per week.

• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance including Employer Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Fully Employer Paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months
• No Cost, Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Recognition Programs

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• ANSWER REQUIRED: Willing to undergo pre-employment screening, drug testing, Mantoux testing?
• ANSWER REQUIRED: Willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local laws and regulations?
• ANSWER REQUIRED: Are you fully vaccinated with the COVID 19 vaccines and/or booster(s)?
• REQUIRES ANSWER: Are you IV certified?

Experience:

• RN or LPN skilled nursing long-term care center: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN or LPN NH License (Required)
• Infection Control Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person