Director of staff development job description

Two (2) years of full time experience as a licensed RN providing direct nursing care to chronically ill, or elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other long-term care setting

One (1) year experience of planning, implementing and evaluating nursing educational programs

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Obtain State approval as DSD within six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching CNAs

Preferred:

• Current approval from CDPH as DSD

Overview

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on - and answer to - the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Health System Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Health System (CMHS) takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That's why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family's health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMHS has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMHS is here for you and your family every step of the way.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials (Nights & Weekends)
• In-House Registry Rates
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/Staff Educator



Amsterdam Nursing
is actively seeking an experienced
Assistant Director of Nursing/Staff Educator
for our Skilled Nursing Facility in the heart of New York City. The i deal candidate will have previous experience in an LTC setting with training and leading a clinical staff.


DUTIES:

• Leads staff development programs; by providing instruction designed in safety, body mechanics, infection control, hazardous infectious materials, etc. to meet NYSDOH & other regulatory mandates
• Maintains educational practices by coaching, counseling, and may participate in disciplinary process; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Records and documents educational activity, attendance, and responses
• Report on active projects, reactions, and progress daily, weekly and monthly.
• Participation in QAPI monthly meetings and projects
• Assist Director of Nursing in planning, coordinating, and implementing staff programs and services to ensure a well-educated staff.
• Maintain appropriate records and assist in data collection for assessment and evaluation purposes
• Consults with and keeps Director of Nursing informed as appropriate or required
• Maintains good inter and intradepartmental relationships, interacting effectively with all internal and external customers
• Maintains close contact with employees off work, on disability, or workman's compensation, and their physicians to facilitate their earliest possible return to work
• Reviews incident reports, OSHA reports, involving employees injured at work & coordinates education, loss prevention program with our safety program

REQUIREMENTS:

• Inter-personal, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Nurse Educator in Long Term Care preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working in a long-term care setting
• Demonstrated ability to creatively educate and coach
• CPR certification required, CPR trainer certified or willing to become a trainer.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
• Must possess the ability to interact, educate, coach, and communicate with a wide cross-section of individuals in a courteous, tactful and effective manner
• Must possess the highest ethical standards with respect to discretion and regard for confidentiality
• Must possess an abiding commitment to basic ethical and legal principles
• Possess knowledge of emergency preparedness, safety, fire, disaster, OSHA
• Knowledgeable of infection control procedures

ABOUT US:


With Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine among its neighbors, Amsterdam House is located on Amsterdam Avenue at 112 street in New York City. The essence of Amsterdam includes a unique combination of old-world charm, comfortable surroundings, and a state-of-the-art clinical care. Our longstanding tradition of caring is carried out by an exceptional staff who are dedicated to the healing arts, providing each resident with the opportunity to thrive and achieve maximum comfort. Our reputation tells the story of our success. Having consistently earned a 5-star rating from CMS, we are proud to be ranked among the best nursing homes by the US News and World Report. AMS


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Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V

Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator and through consultation and cooperation with the Director of Nurses, the Director of Staff Development is responsible for planning, implementation, direction and evaluation of the facility's educational programs for all employees and quality assurance and improvement in the facility.
Director of Staff Development QUALIFICATIONS
• A graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state in which practicing.
• Has a minimum of two years experience as a Licensed Nurse in supervision and providing care in a
long-term care facility.
• Has a 24-hours continuing education course in planning, implementing and evaluating educational
programs in nursing.
• Possess mental and physical health.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Director of Staff Development GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ORIENTATION
• Coordinates theoretical and clinical orientation to all new employees.
• Provides all documents supporting orientation to the facility's policies and procedures for maintenance
in individual employee file folders.
• Provides timely documentation of all History/Physicals and TB screenings within seven (7) days of
employment.
• Reviews Blood Borne Pathogen Policy and Procedure.
TRAINING
• Coordinates and conducts an effective on-going in-service plan to all employees.
• Education Nursing Reinforcement and Training to meet annual 24-hour requirement to all nursing
assistants.
• Provides and coordinates mandatory annual in-services to all facility employees in accordance with State
and Federal regulations and Company policy.
• Coordinates yearly calendar and provides schedule to administrator and all department heads.
• Schedule annual in-service education for all personnel.

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• Proper turning and repositioning as indicated.
• Being exercised/massaged every two hours with each position change.
• Having proper bedside supplies (washbasin, bedpan, emesis basin, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)
• Not left unattended in the bathrooms for long periods of time.
• Male residents are shaved during their a.m. care, and female residents are shaved whenever facial
hair is evident.
• Checked and changed routinely and never left with wet diapers, whether in a wheelchair or bed.
• Fingernails kept clean and trimmed.
• Never having dried eye secretions crusted in their eyes.
• Having privacy curtains drawn at all times while rendering nursing care.
• Having call lights answered promptly and/or kept within reach at all times.
• Having all food served appropriately, i.e. meat cut, ice cream lids off, etc. Feeder trays are never
to be left in the carts; they are to be obtained immediately from the kitchen when resident is
ready to be fed.
• Having diet trays checked and Aides assisted in determining percentages.
• Restraints applied appropriately and released every two (2) hours as ordered.
Check CNA documentation as per facility policy and provide in-service class as needed.
Provide annual proficiency evaluations on nurse assistants while supervising nursing skills and procedures as they relate to the Nurse Assistant's duties.
Provide on-going in-services and supervision of Infection Control Policies (standard precautions, hand washing, MRSA, VRE and isolation techniques).
Make monthly schedule and daily assignments for all CNA's.
Insure that performance evaluations on all employees are done three (3) months after employment and yearly thereafter.
Interview and hire nursing assistants.
Insure that all employee files are current::
• Yearly physical and TB screening
• Yearly evaluation
• CPR card current (if applicable)
• License valid and current
Act as Infection Control Coordinator.
Attend all scheduled company provided training/in-services for Director of Staff Development.
Meet with personnel as appropriate to assist in identifying and correcting all problem areas and/or improvement of services.
Counsel nursing assistants as needed under supervision of Administrator and Director of Nursing.
Conduct nurse's aide meetings as often as necessary. OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT- Cont'd.
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DIRECTOR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT - Cont'd.
ADMINISTRATIVE
• Maintains all in-service records on all employees in current, neat and orderly fashion.
• Attach lesson plan criteria of information presented.
• Individual educational profiles on all Nursing Assistants to ensure all 24-hour annual requirements
are met.
• Assist the Administrator and the Director of Nursing Services in insuring that all nursing procedures and
policies are reinforced.
• Monitor, support, teach, and supervise the nursing staff on established procedures, both clinical and
theory, on an on-going basis including follow through with one-on-one teaching techniques as needed.
• Make daily rounds to insure residents are receiving appropriate nursing care, such as:

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• Attend all meetings required by the Administrator.
• Monitor completion of distinct part sign-in sheet.
• Complete incident log once a month.
• Act as Safety Coordinator.
• Others as may become necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nurses or Administrator.

CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Insures that all resident rights are protected.