Description

Summary  

The Director of Staff Development (DSD)/MDS Coordinator is a licensed nurse responsible for orientation, in-service education and a Certification Training Program for the nurse assistants as required by Title 22 regulations. They will encourage the personal well-being and professional growth of all employees while ensuring current training and in-service education for the nursing team. They assist in providing a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment for residents by performing the duties as described below.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain yearly in-service calendars for Certified Nurse Assistants.
• Keep accurate records including lesson plans, course objectives, handouts, and evaluation methodology.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Provide necessary in-services to meet Skilled Nursing Facility requirements according to State and Federal Regulations.
• Plan and deliver all staff in-services addressing mandatory topics annually using facility consultants where appropriate (see CCR Title 22, Chapter 3, #72517)
• Provide 16 hours of mandatory training before any direct patient contact.
• Schedule and deliver at least 48 hours of Certified Nurse Assistant in-service training annually through classes which are made available at times accessible to all shifts.
  • Provide at least 5 hours of-in-service training each year on dementia-specific related topics.
  • Provide a minimum of 4 hours in-service training each two-year renewal period of preventing, recognizing and reporting instances of resident abuse, including instruction on prevent, recognizing and reporting residents’; rights violations.
• Evaluate in-service training to develop programs that enhance Certified Nurse Assistants’ patient care skills.
• Make regular checks for competency of Certified Nurse Assistants’ skills performance, positive regard for patients, and developmental needs of direct care staff, and provide mini in-service immediately if necessary.
• Retain, for four (4) years, attendance records for all Certified Nurse Assistants present at in-service classes. Make available records of all classes attended when requested by a Certified Nurse Assistant for certificate renewal. This includes, but is not limited to, in-service lesson plans, quizzes and in-service sign-in sheets.
• Provide resources for staff in services in clinical skills development.
• Develop training interventions and policies and procedures to resolve problems related to infection control, safety, and care planning.
• Renew CNA Orientation, CNA In-Service and CNA Training Program every two years as necessary.
• Responsible for teaching Nurse Assistant Training Program and following all CDPH Regulations.
   

General Duties

• Function as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrate behavior which actively promotes a harmonious working relationship in the Skilled Nursing Facility and other hospital departments.
• Deal effectively with Medical Staff, employees and the public.
• Follow all general departmental safety, security, and health policies and procedures. Utilize all safe work practices recommended for department.
• Complete annual employment health requirements in a timely manner.
• Must keep all required licenses and certifications current.
• Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by DON/CNO/CEO.
• Provides nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department, Acute Care and Skilled Nursing as needed during emergencies and/or high patient census or as directed by the CNO.
   

MDS Coordinator Duties

• Responsible for conducting annual and quarterly MDS/Care Plan in accordance with Title 22 and OBRA regulations.
• Completion of the appropriate Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) /MDS Form
• When applicable, completion of Resident Assessment Protocols (RAP) and summaries
• Development or revision of the Care Plan
• Transmission to the State in accordance to mandated time frame.
• Utilize an effective method for disseminating care plan conference information to staff involved with resident care.

Professional Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, with license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of California.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years clinical experience, one (1) year clinical experience in care of the elderly.
• Must be certified by the state of California as a Director of Staff Development or apply for State certification which requires one year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing.
• Minimum one year experience in quality improvement programs, adult learner methodology preferred.
• Training and experience in Adult Education Teaching Methodology is desirable.
• Must maintain current BLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Methods of adult education including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating techniques.
• Use of audio and visual materials.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) & EHR.
• Patient care units and basic standards related to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Fire, safety, security, and disaster plans.
• Title 22 and other State & Federal regulations as they relate to CAH, RHC and Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Possess general knowledge of hospital departmental functions.
• Knowledge of quality/performance improvement processes and activities and demonstrates/communicates knowledge.
• Demonstrate and understand the collection and analysis of data and the process of statistical control methods.
• Possess computer skills in word processing, Windows, EHR, and data base programs.
• Possess communication skills by using discretion and diplomacy to create effective working relationships with physicians, administration, department managers, co-workers, and the public.
• Possess inter-relationship skills to effectively interact with physicians, administration, department managers, and co-workers to assess the quality of patient care and to minimize financial risks and liabilities.
• Demonstrate activity, integrity, initiative, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Be self- motivated and detail oriented.
• Possess decision making and problem-solving skills.
   

Safety

Follows safe work practices, takes an active interest in preventing injury or illness and promoting a safe and healthful environment for self and others, and complies with Hospital and governmental safety regulations.

Professional Development

• Promotes professional growth of self and co-workers by participating in on-the-job training, continuing education, and assisting with training of new employees.
• Exemplifies the Seneca Core Values in all aspects of work responsibilities and demonstrates these values to fellow employees and supervisors.

Compliance

• Assumes personal responsibility to comply with all Federal, State and local laws governing business conduct, conducts business in an ethical and trustworthy manner, and displays the qualities and characteristics of a professional at all times when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees.
• Exemplifies the Seneca Core Values in all aspects of work responsibilities and demonstrates these values to fellow employees and supervisors.

Quality of Work

• Assumes responsibility for professional customer service when working with the public, physicians, and other departments. 
• Strives for excellence in following policies and procedures.
• Utilizes positive communication skills when interacting with people who work for, are serviced by, or associated with the hospital, to ensure that persons receive the highest degree of attention and courtesy.
• Maintains confidentiality of information received in the department and throughout the hospital by complying with strict confidentiality regulations per HIPAA requirements.
• Promotes professional growth of self and co-workers by participating in on-the-job training, continuing education and assisting with training of new employees.

Why Seneca Healthcare District?

Seneca employees are united in our quest to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and we empower each of our team members to fulfill this mission and reach their full potential regardless of job title or experience level.

To this end, we offer:

• Leading benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, inclusive of health, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
• Sponsored 403(b) plan, with up to 3% matching contribution, and eligibility to participate in the District-funded pension program following one year of service.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave (ESL).
• A "One Team" culture of deep respect and admiration across all teams and functions, regardless of role or background.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, with license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of California.
• Minimum three (3) years clinical experience, one (1) year clinical experience in care of the elderly.
• Must be certified by the state of California as a Director of Staff Development or apply for State certification which requires one year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing.
• Minimum one year experience in quality improvement programs, adult learner methodology preferred.
• Training and experience in Adult Education Teaching Methodology is desirable.
• Must maintain current BLS certification.

Salary : $28 - $37