New to Staff Development

Hello

I have recently accepted a position as a staff development coordinator at a LTC facility. I am a RN who has always worked in a hospital setting except for when I was a CNA. I decided to go back because it was somewhat familiar, I have a passion for education, and I thought it would be a great way to start in making a difference through education.

Now that I am in the position I have been told to hire basically any one who applies and I have to conduct my own orientation within a week of being hired because staff needs are dire. I am also responsible for infection control, insulin audits, and human resources. I have only had two days of training and I feel like a fish out of water. There are inservices and education that need to be done, audits and tracking, and hiring and orientation. I just don't know where to begin.

Where can I get inservice education materials? What are some strategies to conduct iservices so that I get to most of the staff? What are some systems to keep up with tb, cpr, licenses, and hep b? Any advice, help, or tools would be greatly appreciated.

~desperate new SDC