Pacificare Health Management is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Staff Development (DSD) to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. As a key member of our organization, the DSD will be responsible for planning, conducting, and coordinating educational programs for the development and improvement of necessary skills and knowledge for all Skilled Nursing personnel.
Establishes Staff Development Department goals and objectives
Conducts an orientation program for all employees of the unit in accordance with all State and Federal long-term care Regulations
Maintains current Department of Health Services-approved facility programs for orientation and in-service training of certified nurse assistants (CNAs)
Coordinates and conducts 24 hours of in-service education annually for certified nursing assistants on all shifts
Coordinates on-going in-service education specific to Skilled Nursing care for all nursing staff assigned to the unit, as well as for other ancillary and support staff as requested by the facility
Coordinates the staff competency program in accordance with Federal and State Standards
Develops an annual education and in-service calendar in accordance with all regulatory standards, and education needs assessment
Completes and posts a monthly education and in-service calendar
Maintains all staff education profiles and records of staff competencies
Maintains records of all SNF orientation, education and in-service programs
Conducts monthly Mock Code Blue drills on the SNF Unit, on all shifts
Assists Certified Nursing Assistants with the re-certification process with the Department of Health Services
Supports the overall goals of the facility and company through education
Provides clinical supervision, training, and guidance to nursing assistants on an ongoing basis to enhance quality care
Conducts clinical rounds, identifying problems and establishing educational programs to meet the needs of the unit
Participates in staff meetings to provide and obtain information regarding the effectiveness of educational programs
Conducts regular educational needs assessments; coordinates and provides programs to meet identified needs
Provides in-services as required to correct deficiencies noted during surveys
If you are a motivated and experienced nurse leader looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at Pacificare Health Management.
