Director of Staff Development

PACS Group; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group seeks a Director of Staff Development to oversee orientation, training, and ongoing education for nursing staff in a long‑term care setting.

You will coordinate staffing processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide direct resident care when needed, working closely with the DON and Administrator to maintain high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LVN/LPN license in good standing.
• BSN preferred; advanced nursing education is a plus.
• Minimum one year direct patient care in long‑term care.
• At least one year planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education.
• Two+ years of experience in long‑term care education preferred.
• Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
• Ability to present information to managers and staff.
• CPR certification current; continuing education required.
• Familiarity with PCC is preferred.
• Maintain licensure and continuing education credits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement facility orientation, job skills training, and in‑service education.
• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, and employment documentation.
• Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.
• Develop annual in‑service schedule and monthly calendar.
• Prepare and conduct drills (fire/internal disaster and mass casualty).
• Supervise staff and take disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure confidentiality of resident and employee information.
• Participate in surveys and licensing inspections as requested.
• Provide direct resident/patient care when required.
• Coordinate infection control surveillance program.

Skills

Reading procedures

Policy comprehension

Presentation skills

Math skills

Problem solving

CPR

Continuing education

RN/LVN license

Education

RN or LVN/LPN license

BSN preferred

Job description

General PurposeThe 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 DutiesCoordinate 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 an 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-service and education programs.Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.Provide direct resident/patient care.Must maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality at all times.Supervisory RequirementsAssist with the overall supervision and management of the staff.QualificationEducation and/or ExperienceGraduation 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 of experience providing direct patient care in a long-term care facility, in addition to one (1) year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating education programs in nursing.Two (2) or more years of experience preferred, preferably in a long-term care facility.Language SkillsAbility 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.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCurrent Registered Nursing License (RN) or LVN/LPN License.Current CPR certification.Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.Physical DemandsThe essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:Standing and/or walking very frequently.Sitting occasionally.Reaching with hands and arms frequently; pushing/pulling very frequently.Talking and/or hearing very frequently.Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.Lifting up to 75 pounds frequently.Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.Additional InformationNote: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.