Director of Staff Development (DSD)

Santa-Maria-Post-Acute-1; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Maria Post Acute in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Director of Staff Development to lead educational programs for nursing staff and ancillary personnel. This full-time role ensures orientation and ongoing in-service training in compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will establish goals for the Staff Development department, coordinate annual education calendars, conduct monthly mock Code Blue drills, maintain competency records, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs and

Qualifications

• Current state licensure (RN or LVN) required.
• Completed nursing program or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Strong educational and organizational skills.
• Previous long-term care experience with direct resident care and education.
• One year of direct resident care in LTC and one year in planning/ evaluating educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish Staff Development Department goals and objectives.
• Conduct orientation program for all unit employees per State and Federal long-term care regulations.
• Maintain current DHHS-approved programs for CNAs orientation and in-service training.
• Coordinate 24 hours of in-service education annually for CNAs on all shifts.
• Coordinate ongoing in-service education for nursing staff and support staff.
• Coordinate staff competency programs per Federal and State standards.
• Develop annual education and in-service calendar per regulatory standards.
• Maintain staff education profiles and records of competencies.
• Conduct monthly Mock Code Blue drills on the SNF Unit, across all shifts.
• Assist CNAs with recertification with the Department of Health Services.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to nursing assistants.
• Conduct clinical rounds to identify problems and establish educational programs.
• Participate in staff meetings to discuss effectiveness of programs.
• Perform needs assessments and deliver programs to meet identified needs.
• Provide in-services to address deficiencies noted during surveys.

Skills

Educational leadership

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

Clinical supervision

Staff development

Education

RN/LVN licensure

Nursing program completion

Job description

Director of Staff Development (DSD)

Location: Santa Maria, CA

Company: Santa Maria Post Acute

Job Type: FULL TIME

About Us

At Santa Maria Post Acute, we strive to provide the best quality clinical care to our residents. As a Director of Staff Development, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our healthcare team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Job Summary

The Director of Staff Development is responsible for planning, conducting, and coordinating educational programs for the development and improvement of necessary skills and knowledge for all Skilled Nursing personnel. This includes ensuring that orientation and ongoing in-service programs are conducted according to facility policy and procedure, in compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establishes Staff Development Department goals and objectives
• Conducts an orientation program for all employees of the unit in accordance with all State and Federal long-term care Regulations
• Maintains current Department of Health Services-approved facility programs for orientation and in-service training of certified nurse assistants (CNAs)
• Coordinates and conducts 24 hours of in-service education annually for certified nursing assistants on all shifts
• Coordinates on-going in-service education specific to Skilled Nursing care for all nursing staff assigned to the unit, as well as for other ancillary and support staff as requested by the facility
• Coordinates the staff competency program in accordance with Federal and State Standards
• Develops an annual education and in-service calendar in accordance with all regulatory standards, and education needs assessment
• Completes and posts a monthly education and in-service calendar
• Maintains all staff education profiles and records of staff competencies
• Maintains records of all SNF orientation, education and in-service programs
• Conducts monthly Mock Code Blue drills on the SNF Unit, on all shifts
• Assists Certified Nursing Assistants with the re-certification process with the Department of Health Services
• Supports the overall goals of the facility and company through education
• Provides clinical supervision, training, and guidance to nursing assistants on an ongoing basis to enhance quality care
• Conducts clinical rounds, identifying problems and establishing educational programs to meet the needs of the unit
• Participates in staff meetings to provide and obtain information regarding the effectiveness of educational programs
• Conducts regular educational needs assessments; coordinates and provides programs to meet identified needs
• Provides in-services as required to correct deficiencies noted during surveys

Requirements

• Current state licensure (either a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse)
• Completed nursing program or equivalent required
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Strong educational and organizational skills
• Previous experience in long term care which includes direct care of the aged or chronically ill and/or experience in assessment of resident’s level of care
• One year of direct resident care experience in a long term care facility and one year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing