Continuing Education Sessions

Session 21 | Goldrush: Onboarding, Orientation and Ongoing Education

Day: Monday, July 24
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Type/Topic: Leadership / Workforce

Session Summary

This session will review innovative and effective measures to onboard new staff, as well as provide tips for a viable and engaging orientation and ensuring compliance with ongoing staff education requirements. Presenters will share proven best practices to improve operational flow of newly hired staff with an emphasis on the orientation experience for each individual. This session will present approaches and systems tailored to skilled nursing centers in the pursuit of staffing stabilization.

Presenters

Jennifer Lawrence

Chief Nursing Officer | Aston Health

About the Presenter

Jen has devoted an almost thirty-year career to serving our geriatric population from her beginnings as a high school volunteer, then as a Certified Nursing Assistant, then as a Licensed Practical Nurse, to a Masters prepared Registered Nurse, and also as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Jen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing as well as a dual Master’s Degree in Business Administration and in Nursing. Jen’s experience spans all the geriatric continuums of care with positions including Risk Manager, Director of Nursing, Regional Nurse, Nursing Home Administrator, Assisted Living Administrator, Regional Director of Operations, VP of Clinical Services, and Chief Nursing Officer. She has extensive experience in Florida as well as multiple other states. She is focused on positive patient experiences and outcomes citing a strong compassionate team as the foundation for success. Jen is an active member/presenter with the Florida Health Care Association serving as the Vice-Chair for the Senior Clinician’s Committee as well as an item writer for the NAB exams.

Mary Bottcher

Clinical Educator | Aston Health

About the Presenter

Mary Bottcher, BSN, RN, RAC-CT. Mary is Director of Clinical Education with Aston Health. With over 20 years of experience working in long term care, Mary has held multiple clinical positions in facilities. She is certified as a Resident Assessment Coordinator through American Association of Post Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) since 2008. As Aston’s Director of Clinical Education, she has developed a live, interactive orientation program for new team members, and has implemented and coordinated several education programs. Mary is passionate about cultivating care providers and continues to establish and direct innovative training programs for the post acute care industry.