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Atlas Post Acute · 1 day ago

Director of Staff Development (DSD-RN)

Whitehall Borough Post Acute

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

2+ years exp

Atlas Post Acute is seeking a Director of Staff Development to oversee the recruitment and education of nursing staff. The role involves coordinating training programs, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in the recruiting and hiring of staff

Coordinate completion of and process employment related documentation

Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs

Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families to work cooperatively with other employees

Plan, conduct and document and/or coordinate all required Fire/Internal Disasters and External Mass Casualty Drills

Maintain neat, clean, well groomed, professional appearance

Capable of generating enthusiasm, and developing a cooperative relationship with employees

Utilize information from Licensing and Certification Surveys, Employee Evaluations, Facility Rounds and recommendations from the Administrator and department heads to identify education needs

Organize In Service education program for staff including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of education provided

Prepare annual In Service schedule

Prepare and post a monthly In Service calendar

Maintain records of In Services as required by regulations

Plan and conduct meaningful In Service education programs according to requirements for nursing personnel and all facility staff to assure competency in and new skills, and as directed by Administrator

Make rounds and observe delivery of patient care

Coordinate infection control surveillance program

Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures

Complete all forms required by the Department of Health in relation to the In Service and education programs

Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator or Director of Nursing

Provide direct resident/patient care

Must maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality at all times

Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the staff

Qualification

Registered Nursing License (RN)Education program planningDirect patient careCPR certificationPCCSupervisory skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing and possession of a valid license from the state to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN or LPN)

One (1) year experience providing direct patient care in long term care facility in addition to one (1) year of experience planning, implementing and evaluating education programs in nursing

Current Registered Nursing License (RN) or LVN/LPN License

Current CPR certification

Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing

Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times