Director of Staff Development

* 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.


* 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.

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