Director of Staff Development

Job Opening: Director of Staff Development (DSD)

Join the Team at All Saints Sub Acute and Skilled Nursing

Location: All Saints Sub Acute and Skilled Nursing
Position Type: Full-Time (LVN required)
Starting Salary: $95,000 per year

General Purpose:

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

The DSD works closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Additionally, the DSD provides direct resident/patient care.

Essential Duties:



* Coordinate and participate in the recruiting and hiring of staff.


* Ensure the completion and processing of employment-related documentation.


* Oversee payroll and employee benefit programs.


* Build positive relationships with residents and families while fostering cooperation among employees.


* Plan, conduct, document, and coordinate all required Fire/Internal Disaster and External Mass Casualty Drills.


* Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, and professional appearance.


* Generate enthusiasm and develop cooperative relationships with all employees.


* Utilize information from Licensing and Certification Surveys, Employee Evaluations, Facility Rounds, and recommendations from Administration and department heads to identify educational needs.


* Organize in-service education programs for staff, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of education provided.


* Prepare an annual in-service schedule and post a monthly in-service calendar.


* Maintain records of in-services as required by regulations.


* Conduct meaningful in-service education programs to ensure competency in new skills for nursing personnel and all facility staff as directed by the Administrator.


* Make rounds and observe the delivery of patient care.


* Coordinate the infection control surveillance program.


* Supervise staff, including administering appropriate disciplinary measures as needed.


* Complete all required forms relating to in-service and education programs required by the Department of Health.


* Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or DON.


* Provide direct resident/patient care as needed.


* Maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications:



* Current LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) license required.


* Proven experience in staff development or education within a healthcare setting is preferred.


* Strong leadership and communication skills.


* Ability to foster a positive and collaborative working environment.


* Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards.

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