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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
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Worksite address
santa maria, CA, 93454, US
Who can apply
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