Director of Staff Development

PACS

About The Position

The Director of Staff Development (DSD) plans and implements facility orientation, job skills training, in-service education, and, when 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 or patient care. The position supports staff recruitment and hiring, employment documentation, payroll and employee benefit programs, staff supervision, and employee education. It identifies training needs, organizes and documents education programs, conducts drills, coordinates infection control surveillance, observes patient care, and participates in facility surveys. The DSD must protect employee and resident or patient confidentiality and maintain required credentials and continuing education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold a valid state license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN).
At least one year of direct patient care experience in a long-term care facility.
At least one year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs.
Current RN or LVN/LPN license.
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-based instructions.
Ability to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and cooperate with other employees.

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.
Plan, conduct, document, and/or coordinate required fire/internal disaster and external mass casualty drills.
Use licensing and certification surveys, employee evaluations, facility rounds, and recommendations from the Administrator and department heads to identify education needs.
Organize staff in-service education programs, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Prepare an annual in-service schedule and post a monthly in-service calendar.
Maintain required in-service records and complete Department of Health forms related to in-service and education programs.
Plan and conduct in-service education for nursing personnel and all facility staff to support competency in new skills and meet requirements or Administrator direction.
Make rounds and observe delivery of patient care.
Coordinate the infection control surveillance program.
Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections by authorized government agencies when requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Provide direct resident or patient care.
Maintain employee and resident or patient confidentiality.
Assist with overall supervision and management of staff.
Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance and foster positive, cooperative relationships with residents, families, and employees.