DSD-Director staff development

Job Description

A job description for a nursing professional responsible for staff education, recruitment, and patient care management in a long-term care facility, requiring RN or LVN licensure with supervisory and educational program implementation duties. 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 an 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.