Director of Staff Development

Shift/Duty Hours:Variable
Supervisor:AdministratorPrimary Purpose and Delegation of AuthorityThe primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-service educational and orientation programs throughout the facility, and act as infection control specialist in accordance with current applicable federal, state guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator.You are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.Education Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LVN program whose license is unencumbered in this state.Experience Prefer a minimum, six (6) months experience in a nursing care facility. Prefer experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.Working Conditions 1. Works in office areas as well as throughout nursing service areas.2. Moves intermittently during working hours.3. Is subject to frequent interruptions.4. Works beyond normal working hours on weekends and holidays, and on other shifts/positions when necessary.5. Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).6. Is consistently interacting with residents, families, staff and/or government agencies.7. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.8. Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.9. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.10. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.11. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.12. Maintains a liaison with residents, families, and care planning teams to adequately plan for residents’ needs.Physical & Sensory Requirements (with or without assistive devices) — Essential FunctionsEmployee must be able to:1. Move intermittently throughout the workday.2. Speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.3. Cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.4. Have sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.5. Function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.6. Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.7. Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS — Employee must be able to:1. Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.3. Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.4. Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (continued) — Employee must be able to:5. Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.6. Have a working knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to skilled nursing facilities.7. Demonstrate leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.8. Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing resident care.9. Relate information concerning a resident’s condition as indicated.10. Not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ALL LISTED DUTIES ARE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTEDAdministrative Duties Risk of BPM/OPIM ExposureRepetitive MotionMinimum Weight Lift RequirementsProlonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping or reachingPlan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate educational and on-the-job training and orientation programs.3Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.3Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational and orientation programs of this facility.3Develop, evaluate and control the quality of in-service educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.3Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to in-service educational programs.3Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance and subject records, etc.3Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the in-service educational and orientation programs.3Work with the facility’s consultants to develop training programs as necessary.3Assist department directors in providing in-service training programs.3Assist the Director of Nursing in supervision of the Certified Nursing Assistants3PPrepare and distribute nursing schedules as directed.3Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of orientation programs that orient newly hired personnel to their position, the facility’s policies and procedures, resident rights and responsibilities, etc.3Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in collecting, analyzing and developing an action plan related to educational or orientation needs. .3Administrative Duties (continued)Risk of BPM/OPIM ExposureRepetitive MotionMinimum Weight Lift RequirementsProlonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping or reachingIf the facility has a Nurse Aide Training Program, assist the administrator in developing the Nurse Aide Training curriculum used by the facility. Submit to state agency as required.3Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in facility in-service training programs as required by State and Federal Regulations.3Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.3Ensure that copies of lesson plans, instructor’s qualifications, etc., are filed in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.3Provide direct resident care as directed1PPAny other duties that may be assigned from time to time.2Committee FunctionsRisk of BPM/OPIM ExposureRepetitive MotionMinimum Weight Lift RequirementsProlonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping or reachingServe on various committees of the facility as required by existing regulations and as appointed by the administrator.3PRepresent the department at and participate in meetings as required.3Meet with department supervisors and solicit advice concerning their training needs, and assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services as indicated.3Implement recommendations from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee as they relate to the educational and/or orientation programs needs of the facility.3Personnel Functions (continued)Risk of BPM/OPIM ExposureRepetitive MotionMinimum Weight Lift RequirementsProlonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping or reachingDevelop and direct orientation programs for all personnel, in accordance with our established policies and procedures.3Develop and direct orientation programs for all personnel, in accordance with our established policies and procedures.3PConduct regular or special in-service training sessions for staff to ensure they remain current on new procedures, changes in policies, regulations, etc.3PCoordinate in-service activities and programs with all departments in accordance with established policies and procedures.3Maintain a productive working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.3Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.3Promote the morale of all personnel and maintain a spirit of cooperation.3Conduct departmental performance evaluations in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures and as directed by the Administrator.3Ensure that individual employee training records are maintained and filed in the employee’s personnel record.3PSchedule in-service training programs according to the needs of each department and in accordance with applicable regulations.3Ensure completion of all documentation required for work related injuries per State law and facility policy and procedure. Notify worker’s compensation carrier of all work related injuries.3PPost notices of in-service training classes in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.3Equipment and Supply NeedsRisk of BPM/OPIM ExposureRepetitive MotionMinimum Weight Lift RequirementsProlonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping or reachingDirect the preparation, scheduling and selection of instructional material, equipment and training aids, to ensure that a modern, meaningful in-service program is provided.3Ensure that required serviceable equipment and knowledgeable operators are available to present special in-service material as directed.3Recommend to the administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department.3Safety and SanitizationRisk of BPM/OPIM ExposureRepetitive MotionMinimum Weight Lift RequirementsProlonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping or reachingAssist in assuring that nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses’ stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.3PAssist in assuring that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.3PAssist the Director of Nursing that all nursing service personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures.3Verify that nursing service personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.3Assist the Infection Control Committee in the development, implementation, and revising of written aseptic and isolation techniques.3Assist in the Development, implementation and maintenance of the program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases, including TB, among the residents and personnel.3PAssist with assuring that personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving residents.3

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