Director of Staff Development/IP

PACS•Charleston, SC

9d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

NURSE LEADERSHIP ROLE! Johns Island Post Acute is a beautiful 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility in Johns Island, just 10 minutes away from historic downtown Charleston. Our passionate team invite you to plant your roots in your career and your community. We aim for a culture that helps you stay grounded with ongoing support and a responsive leadership team, along with opportunities for advancement to keep you growing. We are looking to expand our team with a Director of Staff Development (RN)/Infection Preventionist to allow for the highest level of care for our residents! The role of the Director of Staff Development (DSD) is critical to the success of our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with the ability to engage and inspire our employees to excel in providing safe and effective quality care and staff training. Candidate must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina with previous experience as a Director of Staff Development (DSD) and Infection Prevention. Experience in the provision of educational guidance and clinical support in a long-term care setting is preferred. The Director of Staff Development must lead by example in a kind, positive, encouraging and professional manner, and monitors the activities of nursing staff ensuring quality care that complies with all laws, regulations and company policies. May also direct infection prevention and control programs/policies. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring our Infection Prevention & Control Program in accordance with CDC, CMS, and state regulations. This role is key to promoting best practices, education, and continuous improvement throughout the facility. We are looking for compassionate and talented individuals to join our work family, so if you are an enthusiastic, individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply! PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

Requirements

Nursing Degree from an accredited college/university as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Current, unencumbered license to practice in South Carolina (Required)
Proven understanding of South Carolina long-term care regulations, practices, procedures, terminology, staffing requirements and laws that govern the industry
Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills
Ability to remain kind, professional and calm in all communication and work situations

Nice To Haves

Experience in the provision of educational guidance and clinical support in a long-term care setting is preferred
Experience in a fast-paced, high admissions healthcare facility is preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage donors effectively
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Experience in training development

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee infection prevention policies and procedures
Conduct surveillance, tracking, and reporting of infections
Educate and train staff on infection control practices
Monitor compliance with hand hygiene, PPE, and isolation protocols
Collaborate with nursing leadership, medical providers, and departments
Stay current with CDC, CMS, and public health guidance
Participate in audits, QAPI, and regulatory readiness activities
Plan and implement facility orientation, job skills training
In-service education and a Certification Training Program (if applicable) for the nursing assistants as required by regulations
Work with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times
Provide direct resident/patient care