Salary: $35.00 per hour

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree, and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position does not involve direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are not required to serve this population.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Staff Development is responsible for the planning, organizing, developing, implementing, facilitating and evaluating all employee education programs throughout the facility, in accordance with Coalingas policies, current applicable federal, state, local standards, guidelines and regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Reports to Directly reports to the CEO/CNO for all coordination of discipline services and/or any education & development specific or corporate functions processes or initiatives.

Supervises The Director of Staff Development provides education and training as well as support and guidance to ensure that all staff can meet their specific job requirements.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Recommended Minimum Position Qualifications

Education Minimum of LPN/LVN with experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing.

Professional Experience 1 + years nursing supervision in the long-term care setting Educator in nursing practices

Certification/Licensure: Active licensed LPN/LVN in assigned state(s) of employment Holds membership in professional education and nursing associations desirable

Exposure Risk: The Director of Corporate Education can be at high risk for exposure to may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

The Director of Staff Development Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Understands and applies OBRA Regulations. Understands and applies principles of adult learning. Works in collaboration with all department directors in the orientation and education of staff to ensure all mandatory and regulatory education requirements are met within the facility. Conducts competencies in areas of nursing practice with attention to management of the medically complex patient, i.e. cardiac, heart failure, stroke, respiratory care needs (such as tract, vent, i.e.). Regularly conducts education needs assessment for facilities to assist in identifying areas for improvement. Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the in-service educational programs as required or directed for compliance with Federal, OSHA, State and Accreditation Regulations and company policy. Ensure Integrity of educational programs offered within the facility by: Preparations, scheduling and selection of instructional material, equipment and training aids, to ensure that a state of art, meaningful in-service program is provided utilizing the corporate approved forms and documentation. Schedule and communicates in-service training programs according to the needs of facility. Ensures that required serviceable equipment and knowledgeable operator are available to present special in-service material as directed. Conducts regular scheduled meetings and education to all staff within the facility. Ensures that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared before training classes begin. Recommend to the administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department. Assess the learning needs of the staff through direct observation, formal learning assessment and indirectly through review of quality improvement and or program evaluation. Maintains attendance and documentation of in-services in accordance with regulatory guidelines and corporate policies. Assist licensed/certified nursing personnel (i.e., RNs and CNA) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license/certification current in accordance with state law and corporate policy. Obtain certification as a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association and provide CPR certification for designated employee. Serves on assigned committees and attends designated meetings Infection control Performance Improvement Safety Department meetings Other as assign Performance Improvement activities Assist in facilitys Quality Reviews efforts when related to education. Participates in Performance Improvement Committees Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator concerning in-service training programs Implements recommendations from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee as they relate to the staffs educational needs. Staff Development Identifies current employees to be mentored into both personal and career advancement towards leadership position within the corporation Mentors identified employee as he/she develops into new positions. Encourages personnel to get involved in planning programs, trying new ideas, etc., to enhance our educational in-service programs. Maintains a productive working relationship with the medical professionals and other health related facilities and organizations. Creates and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility. Promotes the morale of all personnel and maintain a spirit of cooperation. Assists in setting standards for department personnel. Remain current on new developments by attending professional institutions, reading professional journals and attending professional seminars. Attend and participate in professional associations activities and programs, to assure that you keep abreast of current regulations and guidelines, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures.