Director of Staff Development, LPN

Brushy Creek Post Acute is a gorgeous 144-bed skilled nursing facility conveniently located next to the hospital in Greer, S.C.

This unique property has 12 cottages that each hold 12 patients.

Each has its own kitchen and there are gardens and patios for residents and employees to enjoy a little fresh air.

We offer the following to our employees:


* $75,000 - $85,000


* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefit plan options


* PTO and 401k with match


* Employee appreciation events throughout the year


* Nursing school loan repayment program

Successful candidates will have the following:


* Skilled nursing facility/ post acute care experience


* Extensive knowledge of infection prevention


* Ability to educate others and match their learning needs


* PCC experience is recommended


* Recruiting/ hiring experience is ideal

General Purpose

The Director of Staff Development (DSD) is responsible to plan and implement facility orientation, job skills training, in-service education, and a Certification Training Program (if applicable) for the nursing assistants as required by regulations.

Work with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

The DSD also provides direct resident/patient care.

Essential Duties


* 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 Disaster 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 programs 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 new skills, and as directed by the 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-serv...