Staff Development Director - Gracedale Nursing Home

Northampton County; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Development Director to lead in-service educational programs for nursing and facility staff. This vital role involves assessing educational needs, designing training sessions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Nursing, extensive experience in direct care and education, and a passion for fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Join a team committed to providing exceptional care and support to residents while enhancing the skills of dedicated staff members.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school with a Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor in-service education for staff compliance.
• Develop training materials and implement educational programs.
• Oversee mandatory training and maintain attendance records.

Skills

Nursing Knowledge

Adult Education

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Bachelor's of Nursing

Tools

Personal Computer

Job description

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at [e-mail] or 610-829-6382.

Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by law.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Staff Development Director is responsible for all aspects of the in-service educational program, including the design of training for nursing and other facility staff. Work includes coordinating with departments to determine educational needs, and means by which those needs can be met, in accordance with established policy. The individual in this role will provide direct instruction and assist instructors with in-service program development and administration.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Nursing Home Administrator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is responsible for supervision over the following classifications: Clerical Technician 3 – Nursing Administration and Staff Development Instructors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

1. Coordinates, schedules, and monitors in-service education for all staff to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulation minimum in-service standards.
2. Works with department heads to determine education needs of staff, establishes, and implements programs to meet those needs.
3. Reviews materials from the State and other sources to determine training outlines and/or material requirements, and develops training materials to meet those requirements.
4. Establishes schedule and presents training sessions and general orientation. Designs materials and programs for orientation of all employees to facility policies, procedures, and department operations.
5. Designs, schedules, and implements courses including implementation of new patient care policies and procedures, nurse's aide certification, abuse prevention, and other topics as needed. Oversees presentation of training sessions.
6. Oversees annual skills lab for the nursing department, including hands-on training and mandatory educational lessons.
7. Oversees mandatory annual training for all departments, working with department heads regarding compliance.
8. Determines staffing, budget, material, and administrative needs for educational programs, providing information for the annual budget.
9. Works on units providing direct resident care and supervisor coverage as needed.
10. Designs and maintains annual training and education schedules.
11. Makes work assignments to instructional/support staff.
12. Maintains course attendance records and reports activities.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s of Nursing degree; AND

• At least three (3) years of satisfactory full-time experience as a Registered Nurse (RN), including direct care, supervision, or education; one (1) year in long-term care preferred.
• At least one (1) year of professional work experience in adult education or supervisory role.
• Must complete Feeding Program training.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Possession of a current and unrestricted RN license in Pennsylvania.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care practices in residential facilities.
• Knowledge of organizational and operational structures in such facilities.
• Knowledge of facility policies, training requirements, and adult education principles.
• Ability to instruct individuals and groups, design educational programs, and oversee training sessions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.