Director of Staff Development (DSD)

Alvarado Care Center; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Maria Post Acute is seeking a Director of Staff Development to plan, conduct, and coordinate educational programs across the facility. You will ensure orientation and ongoing in-service training for nursing staff meet state and federal regulations and support quality resident care.

Responsibilities include developing annual education calendars, maintaining competency records, and conducting regular drills.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as RN or LVN.
• Completed nursing program or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Strong educational and organizational skills.
• One year of direct resident care in long-term care and one year in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Establishes Staff Development goals and objectives.
• Conducts orientation program for all employees per state/federal regulations.
• Maintains DOH-approved orientation and in-service programs for CNAs.
• Coordinates 24 hours of in-service education annually for CNAs on all shifts.
• Coordinates ongoing in-service education for nursing staff and other support staff.
• Maintains staff education profiles and records of competencies.
• Develops annual education and in-service calendar per regulatory standards.
• Conducts monthly Mock Code Blue drills on the SNF Unit on all shifts.
• Supports nursing staff through education and clinical supervision.

Skills

Strong educational skills

Education

RN or LVN licensure

Nursing program completed

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