The Director of Staff Development (DSD) plans and implements educational programs and infection control training in the health center per State and Federal guidelines.
87, - $, annual salary, plus 15% annual bonus potential.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES :
Orientation & Continuing Education
- Identifies, plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the orientation and educational programs within the facility based on identified patient and staff needs as well as State and Federal regulations.
- Provides the Administrator and department heads with a yearly outline of the facility educational programs planned, and monthly calendars of specific in-service programs scheduled.
- Supports Director of Nursing in overseeing the provision of care by licensed and non-licensed nursing staff to ensure that quality resident care is consistently provided and maintained.
- Provides continuing education designed to improve and / or maintain skills of both licensed and non-licensed nursing staff.
- Organizes a skills competency fair, at a minimum of once per year.
- Includes STAR values in orientation and serves as a role model. Utilizes leadership skills to promote a team spirit among the nursing staff and other facility personnel.
- Knowledgeable of all State and Federal regulations pertaining to skilled nursing facilities. Prepares the facility for successful surveys.
- Assists with developing, writing, and implementing policies and procedures in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and the facilitys standard of practice for resident care and nursing departmental duties and responsibilities.
- Assists with the development of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs and ensures the programs are ongoing and provide accurate information for quality improvement.
Infection Control
Serves as the facilitys infection control preventionist.Develops, organizes and coordinates the Infection Control program per State and Federal guidelines.Monitors potential hazards within the facility to prevent, identify, and control infection.Maintains surveillance reports on a weekly basis and tabulates information on a monthly basis.Implements and maintains an antibiotic stewardship program.Monitors antibiotic usage for appropriate utilization in accordance with current clinical standards of practice.Reports monthly to the facility Quality Assurance committee, and quarterly to the facility Infection Control committee.Implements plans of correction as needed.Assures that nursing staff is aware of infection control policies and procedures, and those policies and procedures are consistently followed.Provides education regarding infection control on a routine and as needed basis.Maintains open communication with Director of Nursing and reports any findings that need immediate attention.Communicates with facility staff, attending physicians, and outside consultants as necessary to assess and make recommendations to help improve resident care needs and assist with family concerns.Certified Nurse Assistant Leadership & Supervision
Functions as the Immediate Supervisor of Certified Nurse Assistants / Restorative Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Serves as a role model and champion for Core STAR Values.Develops and manages schedule for CNAs.Consistently monitors the performance of the CNAs, under the direction of the Director of Nursing and licensed charge nurses on each shift, to ensure provision of proper resident care while maintaining each residents individual rights for privacy, dignity and respect.Responsible for creating, maintaining, and posting work schedules.Prepares and conducts CNA performance evaluations based upon observed performance, input from licensed nursing staff, attendance, safety compliance, and other job-related factors.Works closely with Director of Nursing Services to assist with initial screening and application verification for all new applicants.Participates in recruiting and retention programs under the direction of the Director of Nursing.Verifies and receives copy of current license / certificate prior to employment.Conducts orientation and skills checklist for all nursing staff.Assures staff is competent in all aspects of job requirements. Job descriptions have been developed and implemented for all nursing staff.Maintains an up-to-date tickler file of all nursing staff licenses and certifications; monitoring expiration dates of staff licenses and certifications and following up on renewal status. Notifies Director of Nursing regarding any expired, delinquent, or revoked licenses and certification.Works as a licensed charge nurse on the skilled unit when needed to provide nursing care, as needed, to address critical staffing situations.QUALIFICATIONS :
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with a current California LVN / RN license in good standing with the Board of Nursing.Current certificate and training in Staff Development.Experience with staff scheduling is highly desired.Minimum of two years of experience providing direct nursing care to aged and chronically ill or mentally disabled patients and one year in planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing.Ability to lead by example and develop a team environment among the nursing staff and promote a team spirit with all other facility departments in order to promote and maintain continuity of resident care.Possess personal qualities facilitating effective communication throughout corporate channels and with staff, families, and residents.Ability to develop, plan and implement orientation and educational programs within the facility based on identified patient and staff needs as well as Federal and State guidelines.Ability to work independently, receiving minimum guidance and supervision on established staff development and personal procedures, while working closely with the Director of Nursing Services.Ability to effectively oversee and direct the nursing staff to ensure compliance with all internal policies and procedures as well as compliance with all State and Federal regulations.Knowledge of Infection Control, Federal and State regulations, and ability to direct staff in proper procedures regarding infection control.Knowledge of the State and Federal certification survey process and requirements in order to maintain ongoing compliance with State and Federal regulations and to ensure positive survey outcomes.Knowledge and ability to develop write and implement appropriate plans of correction.Computer proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Ability to become an expert user and trainer for the electronic health record system.Ability to act as a mediator to resolve any resident and / or family problems, concerns and / or conflicts in a calm, caring, understanding and professional manner.Ability to ensure that the residents rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS :
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting for approximately 90% of the workday. Must be able to transport residents via wheelchair or shower chair, pushing up to generally / - lbs. Must be able to transfer, turn and position a resident generally weighing up to lbs. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. When lifting over 35 lbs. you are required to ask for assistance. Occasionally push and / or pull wheeled carts and equipment generally weighing up to lbs. May be exposed to communicable diseases including HIV and Hepatitis B viruses; industrial and household chemicals; offensive odors; and combative behavior.
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Salary : $87,000 - $105,000
