DSD

PACS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Staff Development (DSD) is responsible for planning and implementing facility orientation, job skills training, in-service education, and a Certification Training Program (if applicable) for nursing assistants, as required by regulations. This role involves working with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The DSD also provides direct resident/patient care. Key responsibilities include coordinating and participating in staff recruitment and hiring, managing employment-related documentation, and overseeing payroll and employee benefits. The position requires the ability to foster positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues, and to generate enthusiasm and cooperation among employees. The DSD must also plan, conduct, and document required emergency drills, maintain a professional appearance, and utilize assessment data to identify educational needs. This includes organizing, implementing, and evaluating in-service education programs, preparing annual and monthly in-service schedules, and maintaining required records. The DSD is responsible for planning and conducting in-service education for nursing personnel and all facility staff to ensure competency, making rounds to observe patient care delivery, coordinating the infection control surveillance program, and supervising staff, including disciplinary measures. The role also involves completing required Department of Health forms and participating in facility surveys. Maintaining employee/resident/patient confidentiality is paramount.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Possession of a valid license from the state to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN or LPN).
One (1) year of experience providing direct patient care in a long-term care facility.
One (1) year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating education programs in nursing.
Current Registered Nursing License (RN) or LVN/LPN License.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Two (2) or more years of experience preferred, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement facility orientation, job skills training, in-service education, and Certification Training Program for nursing assistants.
Work with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator to ensure the highest degree of quality care.
Provide direct resident/patient care.
Coordinate and participate in the recruiting and hiring of staff.
Coordinate completion of and process employment-related documentation.
Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.
Plan, conduct, and document required Fire/Internal Disaster and External Mass Casualty Drills.
Organize in-service education programs for staff including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Prepare annual in-service schedule and monthly in-service calendar.
Maintain records of in-services as required by regulations.
Plan and conduct meaningful in-service education programs for nursing personnel and all facility staff.
Make rounds and observe delivery of patient care.
Coordinate infection control surveillance program.
Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
Complete all forms required by the Department of Health in relation to in-service and education programs.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
Maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality at all times.