Medical Staff Credentialing Director jobs in Columbia, SC

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Promote the nursing home and its education programs through contacts both inside and outside the facility.

2. Serve as a liaison with community groups, other institutions, facilities, and public authorities in all aspects of education and training.

3. Conduct community support groups and presentations.

4. Provide leadership in the development of training and educational activities and/or services in response to needs identified by management and the community.

5. Analyze the facility's current procedures, problems, or interests to determine the need for new training and education.

6. Implement recommendations from the Quality Assessment and Assurance committee as they relate to educational needs of the facility.

7. Meet with department supervisors regularly to solicit their training needs. Assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improving educational services.

8. Consult management personnel who need or request assistance in the area of staff education and give appropriate support.

9. Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as necessary.

10. Develop and publish the schedule for educational and on-the-job training programs.

11. Develop, direct, and schedule refresher training for assigned staff as necessary.

12. Serve as the infection preventer for the facility.

13. Responsible for the administration of the Staff Development Department.

14. Develop the Staff Development Department budget request and recommend purchases of equipment, supplies, and training programs to the administrator.

15. Recruit, interview, supervise, and evaluate employees within the department.

16. Define the roles of those persons in the department.

17. Represent the nursing home at educational meetings and conferences with other agencies, facilities, and organizations.

18. Represent the facility in negotiating and contracting educational services from other providers and to outside organizations.

19. Serve as the facility Infection Preventionist.

20. Represent the Staff Development Department and participate in top level meetings.

21. Prepare written reports for administration as required.

22. Serve on various committees within the facility and the community.

23. Remain up-to-date on new developments by attending professional institutions, reading periodicals, and attending/participating in professional seminars and workshops. Evaluate and share data with the facility.

24. Maintain current information on all aspects of federal and state policies as well as best practices on continuing education and informs administration of new developments.

25. Coordinate the work of the Staff Development Department with that of other institutions and government agencies.

26. Develop and implement feedback systems between staff and community and other institutions. Share data with management and staff.

Qualifications

1. Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.

2. Must have a bachelor's degree, associate degree or diploma in nursing, health education, or a background related to the healthcare field either through course work or experience.

3. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a long-term care facility.

4. Must have experience in a position where competence in supervision, principles, and practice of teaching has been demonstrated.

5. Must possess effective skills in leadership and communication.

6. Must be creative, have initiative and integrity.

7. All licensed nurses shall possess a valid Healthcare Provider cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate within six (6) months of their first day on the job in the facility. CPR classes are provided by LMC Extended Care Staff Development.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 - $52.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, SC 29072: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person