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Director of Staff Development 

Category Healthcare  
Description

Job summary:

Plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-service educational programs throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Essential duties and responsibilities: Include the following; other duties may be assigned.

Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinates education and on-the-job training programs.

Incorporate commercially produced instruction materials and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.

Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs
of this facility.

Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the in-service educational programs.

Develop, evaluate and control the quality of in-service educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to in-service educational programs.

Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance and subject records, etc.

Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing concerning in-service training programs.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

Promote the morale of all personnel and maintain a spirit of cooperation.

Assist in setting standards for department personnel.

Conduct self in a manner which reflects credit on Carmel Valley Manor and encourages others to do the same.

Make monthly work schedule to adequately staff Health Center and adjusts schedules as needed due to illness, injury or regular time off.

Take call for Director of Nursing as needed.

Maintain appropriate guidelines for determining infections per guidelines in effect in Infection Control manuals file. Infection Control nurse will record data monthly of infections. Create, document and present quarterly Infection Control reports at the Board meetings, or designate IC nurse to complete such responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS:

Direct the preparation, scheduling and selection of instructional material, equipment and training aids, to ensure a modern, meaningful in-service program in provided.

Use equipment and materials in a safe and acceptable manner, follows established safety procedures, uses appropriate safeguards, and observe common sense rules of safety in all on-the-job activities including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

Assure that required serviceable equipment and knowledgeable operators are available to present special in-service material as directed.

Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department.

Resident's Rights Responsibilities:

Ensure that patient's rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage a complaint, are well established and maintained at all times.

Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to assure patient rights are protected.

Review complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written reports to the Director of Nursing.

Assist social services in explaining resident rights to residents, family members, and staff personnel.

Knock three times before entering a resident's room.

 
Position Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Must possess a valid and current California Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license and a minimum of six to ten (6-10) years of experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. 

 

Must have two (2) years of experience being a Director of Staff Development in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

 

Must have a Director of Staff Development Certificate.

 

Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to read, write, speak in an understandable manner, and understand the English language and carry out oral and written instructions.

 

Have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

 

Have the ability to deal tactfully and work harmoniously with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
 

Have a good moral character.
 

Be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operation.

 

Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.

 

Possess the ability to maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment and maintain the appearance of nursing areas, regular inspection of nursing units for sanitation, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.

 

Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

 

Physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

 

The employee must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day. The employee must be able to lift patients with proper lifting mechanics/equipment, including medical supplies.

 

Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability to be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of relating to and working with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility.

 

Direct reports:

C.N.A.s

 

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Position Director of Staff Development  
Close Date  
Created By Rebecca Merrill  
Number of Openings 1  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Open Date 4/25/2022  
Location Carmel Valley Manor  
About the Organization For over half a century, we've been providing seniors with the opportunity to relax and enjoy every day. But how did we come to provide this exceptional lifestyle? Carmel Valley Manor was established in 1963 by Northern California Congregational Retirement Homes, Inc., a California not-for-profit organization. We are governed by a voluntary local Board of Trustees, with residents represented through the Residents Council. The Manor operates as a Life Care Retirement Community with the oversight of the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Hillcrest, our assisted living center, is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly by the California Department of Social Services. Our Health Center is licensed as a skilled nursing facility by the California Department of Public Health.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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