Director Staff Developement-LVN

PACS•Poway, CA

6d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Director of Staff Development (DSD) plans and implements facility orientation, job-skills training, in-service education, and, if applicable, a nursing assistant certification training program as required by regulations. The DSD works with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to maintain the highest degree of quality care and also provides direct resident/patient care. The position assists with overall staff supervision and management and supports recruiting, hiring, employment documentation, payroll, and employee benefits. The role identifies staff education needs using survey findings, employee evaluations, facility rounds, and recommendations from facility leadership. It organizes, schedules, delivers, and evaluates required education; maintains in-service records and regulatory forms; coordinates emergency drills and infection-control surveillance; observes patient care; and participates in government facility surveys when requested. The DSD must maintain confidentiality and communicate and work cooperatively with residents, families, and employees. Candidates must graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold a current state RN, LVN, or LPN license. Required experience includes one year providing direct patient care in a long-term care facility and one year planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs. Two or more years of experience, preferably in long-term care, and a BSN are preferred. Current CPR certification and required continuing education/licensure are also required. The salary range is $90,000–$110,000.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current state license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
At least one year of experience providing direct patient care in a long-term care facility.
At least one year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain all required continuing education and licensing.
Remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent standing/walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 75 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in recruiting and hiring staff.
Coordinate completion and processing of employment-related documentation.
Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.
Build positive relationships with residents and families and cooperate with other employees.
Plan, conduct, document, and/or coordinate required fire, internal disaster, and external mass-casualty drills.
Use survey findings, employee evaluations, facility rounds, and leadership recommendations to identify education needs.
Organize in-service education, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Prepare an annual in-service schedule and post a monthly in-service calendar.
Maintain in-service records and complete Department of Health forms related to education programs.
Plan and conduct required in-service programs for nursing personnel and facility staff to ensure competency in new skills and as directed by the Administrator.
Make rounds and observe patient-care delivery.
Coordinate the infection-control surveillance program.
Supervise staff and take or assist with appropriate disciplinary measures.
Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies when requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Provide direct resident/patient care.
Maintain employee, resident, and patient confidentiality.
Assist with overall supervision and management of staff.
Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance.