Compassionate Care in an Inviting Environment

Our healthcare facility offers 24-hour skilled care and rehabilitation services in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care to our patients, ensuring they feel informed and comfortable throughout their stay. Recovery from injury, surgery, or serious illness can be challenging, but we are here to support you every step of the way.

For the safety of our patients and staff, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including a booster dose, unless they have a religious or medical exemption.

Job Perks: Signing Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, and Regular Monday-Friday Schedule.

Qualifications for the Director of Staff Development:

Completion of LVN or RN training from an 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 the fine print on a tablet, progress notes, and/or medical labels

Responsibilities of the Director of Staff Development:

The Director of Staff Development manages, develops, and directs 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. They are responsible for:

Treating each resident with kindness, dignity, and respect
Referring to each resident by their name
Being courteous to families, visitors, and all staff
Maintaining a positive and calm disposition
Communicating clearly, diplomatically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff, and any governmental agency personnel
Setting an example of working collaboratively between multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrating patience, initiative, and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult
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 by 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 committees

Please note, that this list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the Director of Staff Development may be required to perform additional duties as directed by management.

Working Conditions:

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, post-disaster, etc.)

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