Director of Staff Development - DSD

PACS•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Staff Development (DSD) is responsible for coordinating and participating in staff recruitment and hiring, processing employment-related documentation, and managing payroll and employee benefit programs. This role requires the ability to foster positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues, and to develop a cooperative and enthusiastic team environment. The DSD will identify educational needs through various sources, organize and implement in-service education programs, and maintain required records. They will also provide direct resident/patient care, supervise staff, and ensure confidentiality of all information. The position involves participating in facility surveys and ensuring compliance with regulations related to education programs.

Requirements

Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing and 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 experience providing direct patient care in long term care facility.
One (1) year of experience planning, implementing and evaluating education programs in nursing.
2 years or more experience preferably in a long term care facility.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

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 and/or coordinate all required Fire/Internal Disasters and External Mass Casualty Drills.
Utilize information from Licensing and Certification Surveys, Employee Evaluations, Facility Rounds and recommendations from the Administrator and department heads to identify education needs.
Organize In Service education program for staff including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of education provided.
Prepare annual In Service schedule.
Prepare and post a monthly In Service calendar.
Maintain records of In Services as required by regulations.
Plan and conduct meaningful In Service education programs according to requirements for nursing personnel and all facility staff to assure competency in and new skills, and as directed by Administrator.
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 the In Service and education programs.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Provide direct resident/patient care.
Maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality at all times.
Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the staff.