Director of Staff Development, RN

Covenant Living•Plantation, FL

3d•$78,866 - $101,027

About The Position

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Responsible for the leading orientation/onboarding and continuing in-service education programs for all skilled nursing employees. Plans and leads the specified in-service education programs for all employees, including content and curriculum development. Ensures training compliance to assure quality resident care and regulatory compliance. May have facility wide training responsibilities as well, including Infection Control programs and education. Training and Education: Plan, schedule, and teach (as appropriate) all in-services for licensed nurses, nursing assistants and other staff as required by the state. Create and develop training / programming based on business or regulatory needs. Utilize staff resources and suggestions and make use of community services to enhance the educational development of staff. Maintain appropriate recordkeeping systems that will demonstrate compliance in all staff in-services. Support department managers in planning, presenting and evaluating in-service programs. May lead other types of training, including technology based training and infection control training for the facility. Measure training and in-service effectiveness. Ensure continuous improvements are made. Manages all campus in-services and does the training or brings in appropriate speakers in compliance with state and federal regulations. Staff Leadership: Assist in staff supervision, training, performance appraisals and discipline. Make recommendations for hiring, discipline and termination. May have direct reports, based on the location. Conduct general orientation / onboarding for employees to their work areas. Establish contact with staff and be a resource by building effective relationships. Compliance, Policy, and Procedure: Support and interpret policies and procedures to staff. Participate in community events and networking to stay in tune with key trends and changes. Represent facility as appropriate in the community. Ensures regulatory training requirements are implemented and completed. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Actively participates in annual state surveys and with health care administrative team communicates results to residents, families and staff and oversees resolution of any deficiencies within time frame established on survey. Keeps current on all changes in the industry, particularly regulatory changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Completion of any state required training or certifications, such as Infection Control certification and the like
Active RN license in good standing
2 years’ experience in geriatric nursing
1 year experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Proven ability to follow through, take initiative, and get results
Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills
Must have the ability to plan and carry out responsibilities independently
Ability to create effective training materials and programs, and communicate in a manner conducive to learning
Demonstrated leadership ability to lead projects and programs effectively
Excellent computer and technology skills
This position requires mobility to move around the office and throughout the facility
Manual dexterity and keen vision are necessary in use of a computer and to perform various nursing duties
Must be able to support up to 100 pounds, lift up to 25 pounds independently and lift up to 50 pounds with assistance
May be exposed to unpleasant conditions and is at risk of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious material
This position may require availability on weekends and holidays, or on shifts other than the one for which hired
It may also require work beyond normal working hours and in other nursing positions on a temporary basis as needs arise

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Previous leadership or managerial experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Leading orientation/onboarding and continuing in-service education programs for all skilled nursing employees
Plans and leads the specified in-service education programs for all employees, including content and curriculum development
Ensures training compliance to assure quality resident care and regulatory compliance
Plan, schedule, and teach (as appropriate) all in-services for licensed nurses, nursing assistants and other staff as required by the state
Create and develop training / programming based on business or regulatory needs
Utilize staff resources and suggestions and make use of community services to enhance the educational development of staff
Maintain appropriate recordkeeping systems that will demonstrate compliance in all staff in-services
Support department managers in planning, presenting and evaluating in-service programs
May lead other types of training, including technology based training and infection control training for the facility
Measure training and in-service effectiveness
Ensure continuous improvements are made
Manages all campus in-services and does the training or brings in appropriate speakers in compliance with state and federal regulations
Assist in staff supervision, training, performance appraisals and discipline
Make recommendations for hiring, discipline and termination
Conduct general orientation / onboarding for employees to their work areas
Establish contact with staff and be a resource by building effective relationships
Support and interpret policies and procedures to staff
Participate in community events and networking to stay in tune with key trends and changes
Represent facility as appropriate in the community
Ensures regulatory training requirements are implemented and completed
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Actively participates in annual state surveys and with health care administrative team communicates results to residents, families and staff and oversees resolution of any deficiencies within time frame established on survey
Keeps current on all changes in the industry, particularly regulatory changes