Director of Staff Development
- PROFESSIONAL
- Current state licensure (either a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse)
- Completed nursing program or equivalent required.
- Current Basic Life Support Certification
- Strong educational and organizational skills
- Previous experience in long term care which includes direct care of the aged or chronically ill and/or experience in assessment of resident’s level of care
- One year of direct resident care experience in a long term care facility and one year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing or; two years full time experience as a licensed nurse, one year of which must be in a long term care facility; and completion of an approved 24 hour Director of Staff Development course within 6 months of hire.
- PERSONAL
- Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Must have knowledge and awareness of the care needs of the elderly and/or chronically ill.
- Must have knowledge and ability to teach adult learners.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Must be able to organize, analyze, investigate and implement principles of infection control committee.
- POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishes Staff Development Department goals and objectives.
- Conducts an orientation program for all employees of the unit in accordance with all State and Federal long-term care Regulations.
- Maintains current Department of Health Services-approved facility programs for orientation and in-service training of certified nurse assistants (CNAs).
- Coordinates and conducts 24 hours of in-service education annually for certified nursing assistants on all shifts.
- Coordinates on-going in-service education specific to Skilled Nursing care for all nursing staff assigned to the unit, as well as for other ancillary and support staff as requested by the facility.
- Coordinates the staff competency program in accordance with Federal and State Standards.
- Develops an annual education and in-service calendar in accordance with all regulatory standards, and education needs assessment.
- Completes and posts a monthly education and in-service calendar.
- Maintains all staff education profiles and records of staff competencies
- Maintains records of all SNF orientation, education and in-service programs.
- Conducts monthly Mock Code Blue drills on the SNF Unit, on all shifts.
- Assists Certified Nursing Assistants with the re-certification process with the Department of Health Services.
- Supports the overall goals of the facility and company through education.
- Provides clinical supervision, training, and guidance to nursing assistants on an ongoing basis to enhance quality care.
- Conducts clinical rounds, identifying problems and establishing educational programs to meet the needs of the unit.
- Participates in staff meetings to provide and obtain information regarding the effectiveness of educational programs.
- Conducts regular educational needs assessments; coordinates and provides programs to meet identified needs.
- Provides in-services as required to correct deficiencies noted during surveys.
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