Director Of Staff Development

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 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.