Staff Development Director
(Long Term Care Experience required)
Must be a Registered Nurse
Condition of Employment and/or Continued Employment
It is the policy of the Company to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of employment and/or continued employment. All employees and job applicants must abide by the terms of this policy.
Eligibility Factors
Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing is required. Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing is desirable. Candidates are required to attain and maintain CPR certification upon hire. Experience performing the essential functions of the position is desirable. State background check standards must be maintained as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapters 435 and 408.809 and Florida Administrative Code 59A-35.090.
Purpose of this position
The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the facility education program for nursing assistants in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Delegation of authority Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to:
- plan, implement, direct and evaluate the facility education program for nursing assistants in compliance with federal, state and local regulations
- evaluate resident and staff needs and plan appropriate in-services to meet these needs
- implement facility policies and procedures related to nursing assistant education
- complete and organize all documentation required for the facility education program
The primary functions and responsibilities of this position are as follows:
Additional duties may be added as necessary to meet the needs of the facility
- Plan, implement, direct and evaluate the education program in the facility based on identified resident needs, nursing assistant needs, other staff needs, federal, state and local regulations.
- Evaluate resident and staff needs, and provide the Administrator and Director of Nursing Service with comprehensive recommendations concerning the educational needs of the nursing staff.
- Interpret and implement established facility policies, procedures and regulations for nursing staff.
- Supervise and evaluate nursing assistant conformance to facility policies, procedures and regulations.
- Plan and provide the Administrator and Director of Nursing Service with an annual schedule of education programs.
- Plan, schedule and post monthly calendar of education programs in a timely manner.
- Maintain current education records of classes conducted, attendance and clinical performance of each nursing assistant.
- Maintain an education profile for each nursing assistant, listing each class attended, date, time period and evaluation of performance.
- Maintain records for nursing assistant current certifications, expiration dates and other required records.
- Prepare lesson plans containing objectives, course content, method of instruction and method of evaluation for each class scheduled and completed.
- Supervise classroom and clinical activities of nursing assistants.
- Manage the approved education program and submit approval forms as required by the state agency.
- Submit, in writing, any program changes to appropriate regulatory agency.
- Continually assess the education program to assure implementation of the approved program.
- Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
- Implement education programs on all tours of duty on an ongoing basis.
- Participate in the employee evaluation process by providing attendance records and observation of nursing assistants performance to the Director of Nursing Service.
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing supervisor, other licensed nurses, nursing assistants, physicians, families, consultants, community agencies and ancillary service personnel.
- Demonstrate concern for the welfare of all residents by rendering immediate assistance as necessary.
- Consistently operate the education department program within the budget guidelines.
- Observe and teach the facility infection control policies and procedures to nursing assistants.
- Observe and teach the facility safety rules to nursing assistants.
- Observe and teach the facility Residents’ Rights policies and procedures.
- Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
- Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
- Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present a professional appearance.
- Assume responsibility for obtaining continuing education relating to the care of the geriatric resident and nursing education.
- Follow the Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
- Assume accountability for all data contained in the employees’ handbook.
- Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
- Perform all duties as assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
- Observe infection control procedures.
- Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
- Observe all facility policies and procedures.
- Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
Minimum Qualifications (* denotes day one requirement)
Knowledge
- English language*
- Biology*
- Chemistry*
- Arithmetic*
- Algebra*
- Geometry*
- Calculus*
- Statistics*
- Sociology*
- Anthropology*
- Federal Regulations*
- State Regulations*
- Local Regulations
- Policies/procedures
- Medical principles: symptoms*
- Medical principles: treatment alternatives*
- Medical principles: drug properties and interactions*
- Medical principles: preventive health care*
- Psychology*
- Therapy methods/procedures*
- Counseling*
- Public safety*
- Security*
- Clerical/administrative procedures/systems*
- Computer operation/software*
- Supervision*
- Customer service*
Skills
- Reading comprehension*
- Oral communications (speaking)*
- Written communications*
- Critical thinking*
- Complex problem solving*
- Customer service (service orientation)*
- Apply applicable regulations, policies, procedures*
- Planning & Organizing*
- Data entry*
- Monitor/observe*
- Assess*
- Conflict resolution*
- Supervise others*
- Analysis*
- Calculate (mathematics)*
- Compile data/information*
- Social perceptiveness*
- Active listening*
- Active learning*
- Instructing*
- Coordination*
- Judgment/decision making*
- Science*
- Information gathering*
- Time management*
- Motivating/influencing*
- Delegation*
- Project management
- Process improvement*
- Equipment selection
- Operate applicable equipment
- CPR
Abilities
- Problem sensitivity
- Inductive reasoning
- Oral comprehension
- Deductive reasoning
- Information ordering
- Oral expression
- Written comprehension
- Speech clarity
- Speech recognition
- Written expression
- Category Flexibility
- Finger dexterity
- Mathematical reasoning
- Number facility
- Memorization
- Time sharing (multi-tasking)
Physical Requirements (all day one)
- Lift 51-74 pounds
- Carry 35-50 pounds
- Push/pull 100+ pounds
- Stretch
- Bend
- Twist
- Stoop
- Squat
- Crouch
- Kneel
- Balance
- Reach above shoulder level
- Climb
- Climb stairs
- Walk on even surface
- Stand
- Sit
- Simple grasp
- Firm grasp
- Fine hand manipulation
- Near vision
- Far vision
- Distinguish colors
- Hear conversation
- Hear alarms
- Speak
Equipment/ Supplies
- Operate/utilize bedside commodes, bedpans, urinals
- Operate/utilize catheters
- Operate/utilize soap and hygiene supplies
- Operate/utilize blood pressure cuffs/sphygmomanometers
- Operate/utilize Geri chairs
- Operate/utilize safety restraints
- Operate/utilize stethoscopes
- Operate/utilize wheelchairs
- Operate/utilize walkers
- Operate/utilize bed
- Operate/utilize scales
- Operate/utilize thermometers
- Operate/utilize wrist watches
- Operate/utilize special eating utensils
- Operate/utilize hypodermic needles
- Operate/utilize intravenous/arterial
- infusion single port bags/containers
- Operate/utilize nebulizers
- Operate/utilize patient stabilization devices (crash cart, back board, etc.)
- Operate/utilize desktop/laptop computer
- Operate/utilize Glucometer
- Operate/utilize wound vac
- Operate/utilize IceMan
- Operate/utilize CPM machine
- Operate/utilize O2 Concentrator
- Operate/utilize suction machines
- Operate/utilize pulse oximeter
- Operate/utilize tank regulator
- Operate/utilize cpap/bipap machines
Licenses/Certification:
Critical Competencies
- Initiative
- Professionalism
- Follow through
- Team orientation
- Dependability
- Concern for others
- Judgment/Decision Making
Pay: $73,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
