Desert Springs Healthcare · 20 hours ago
Director of Staff Development (RN or LVN)
Hobbs, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveDesert Springs Healthcare is a 5 Star Long-Term Care Facility located in Hobbs, New Mexico. They are seeking a Director of Staff Development who will be responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a professional development program for the clinical department while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company standards.
Health CareNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Assesses the training needs of nursing staff to develop, implement, evaluate and document staff development programs including General Orientation, Job Specific Orientation, In-Service, and Continuing Education Programs for nursing department personnel
Identifies, plans, implements, directs and evaluates educational program within the facility based upon individual facility needs, resident needs, and in compliance with State and Federal regulations; implements these programs on all shifts
Responsible for the planning, coordinating and conducting required in-service programs and/or special training sessions in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and/or corporate requirements
Collaborates with the Director of Nursing (designee) to complete periodic needs assessment identifying ongoing learning needs of staff and assists in developing and conducting educational programs to meet the identified needs
Maintains appropriate documentation of educational programming, each individual employee’s attendance at educational programs and competency validation as needed
Develops implements and maintains a written annual staff development plan, which ensures a coordinated program for staff education for nursing personnel
Coordinates job specific orientation to familiarize and train new nursing department hires to the expectations of the job
Acts as preceptor, coach, and resource person to assist nursing department employees to successfully complete the job specific orientation
Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote workplace safety and safe work practices
Supervises development and delivery of in-service education to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care and respect for resident rights
Develops positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication
Assist in the development, maintenance and improvements of nursing service objectives, standards for nursing practice, nursing procedure manuals and written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel
Maintains up to date personnel files with each employee’s educational information
Assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting required training to assure compliance with Quality Improvement program in conjunction with departments
Establishes an annual budget that will provide necessary resources to achieve program objectives and cost efficiencies
Assists with demonstrations to acquaint staff with new equipment and to review established equipment
During training provides supervision and oversight of employee to ensure skills are performed as outlined in nursing procedures
Review employee performance during skills observations
Ensures employee satisfactorily completes orientation and other assigned training sessions
Attends and participates in staff meetings, department head meetings, and other center meetings and sits on required committees
Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice
Qualification
Required
Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
Experience in staff development or education in a clinical setting
Knowledge of Federal, State and company standards, guidelines and regulations
Ability to assess training needs and develop educational programs
Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating staff development programs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with nursing staff and management
Experience in maintaining documentation of educational programming and employee attendance
Knowledge of OSHA mandates and workplace safety policies
Ability to develop positive employee relations and recognition programs
Experience in conducting training sessions and in-service education
Ability to establish and manage an annual budget for staff development programs
Experience in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Company
Desert Springs Healthcare
Desert Springs Healthcare provides nursing care, rehabilitation, therapy, and health care services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase