Director of Staff Development - Leisure Healthcare

We have 24-hour skilled care and rehabilitation services that is dedicated to serving you in a comfortable and friendly ambience. Our team demonstrates high medical integrity and is constantly working to provide compassionate care to our patients through an amicable, safe and appeasing surrounding. Transitions after elaborate medical procedures are not easy. We strive to facilitate the entire procedure in a way that our patients and their visitors feel informed and comfortable. Our team of qualified professionals will provide the care that is needed for the recovery from injury, surgery, or serious illnesses.

* COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster, is a requirement for the position unless a religious belief or medical exemption applies

*This job requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster, for employment unless a religious belief or medical exemption applies.

*Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated, including a booster, for COVID-19 by the first day of work unless a religious belief or medical exemption applies.

Qualifications

Completion of LVN or RN training from accredited school or college

Valid LVN or RN license in good standing

Valid DSD certificate

Valid CPR and BLS card

Minimum of 1 year in the role as a DSD

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance

Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels

Responsibilities

The purpose of your job position is to manage, develop, and direct the overall operation of the nursing department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by the Administrator and Medical Director.

The Director of Staff Development will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect

They will refer to each resident by their name

They will be courteous to families, visitors and all staff

They will maintain a positive and calm disposition

They will communicate clearly, diplomatically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel

They will set an example of working collaboratively between multidisciplinary teams

They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult

They will be committed to always doing the right thing

Reviewing scheduling and staffing to ensure daily PPD requirements are met

Coordinating with the Administrator to recruit and select nursing staff

Planning, developing, and coordinating orientation programs as well as in-service educational and on-the-job training

Partnering with department directors in providing in-service trainings

Performing administrative requirements such as completing forms, reports, orientation records, etc

Developing reports, maintaining records reference manuals and records pertinent to in-service training programs

Participating in Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee

Providing patient care when directed

Following Infection and Control policies, oversight of facility Infection Prevention Program and Antibiotic Stewardship program

Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately

Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Keeping abreast of new state and federal regulations as they pertain to skilled nursing

Attending meetings and serving on committee’s

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position

However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, postdisaster, etc.)