RN Director of Nursing Full-time

We are hiring a full-time Director of Staff Development to join our dynamic care team at Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown!

Shift is Monday-Friday 8a-4p. Includes an on-call rotation. Must be an RN. Weekly pay! Wadsworth is a 102-bed skilled nursing facility.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Director of Staff Development, the purpose of your job is to direct educational programs for the nursing department. 

Experience & Education:

  • Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.

  • Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in this state.

  • Must be CPR certified.

  • Must have as a minimum, one (1) year Nursing Supervisor experience in a long-term care facility.

  • Must have one (1) year experience in staff education.

  • Must have experience in supervision, principles, and practices of teaching, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that general orientation is completed for all employees.

  • Conduct job specific orientation for Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.

  • Develop and implement educational programs based on identified needs to ensure the knowledge and skills of personnel.

  • Develop and distribute annual and monthly education calendars.

  • Maintain a library of resource information and self-study programs for facility staff

  • Maintain staff development records accurately and timely.

  • Conduct C.N.A. training programs as required by the facility.

  • Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.

  • Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.

  • Demonstrate leadership skills.

Specific Requirements:

  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.

  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

  • Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.

  • Must be knowledgeable in the privacy rule, comply with facility’s privacy practices, train staff in the same and provide additional training if changes are made to policies and/or there is staff non-compliance.

  • Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

  • Competitive and Weekly Pay

  • Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

  • Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with Employer Match

  • Vacation and Personal Time

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

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