Director of Staff Development RN

Sandpiper is a newly remodeled 176 bed skilled nursing home located in beautiful Mt.

Pleasant SC.

We pride ourselves in culture and professional development and are excited to bring on a new Director of Staff Development in that endeavor

Competitive Wage starting at $80k/year.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinate and participate in the recruiting and hiring of staff.

• Coordinate completion of and process employment-related documentation.

• Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.

• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families to work cooperatively with other employees.

• Plan, conduct and document and/or coordinate all required Fire/Internal Disasters and External Mass Casualty Drills.

• Maintain neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance.

• Capable of generating enthusiasm, and developing a cooperative relationship with employees.

• 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.

• Must maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality at all times.

Supervisory Requirements Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the staff.

Qualifications Education and/or Experience 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).

BSN preferred.

One (1) year experience providing direct patient care in long-term care facility in addition to 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.

Language Skills 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.

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