The Director of Staff Development (DSD) at Santa Cruz Post Acute is responsible for planning and implementing training programs for nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing direct patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing license, educational experience in long-term care, and strong leadership skills
Job Summary
The Director of Staff Development is responsible for planning and implementing facility orientation, job skills training, in-service education, and a Certification Training Program for nursing assistants.
This role involves working with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to ensure the highest degree of quality care and provides direct resident/patient care.
Key duties include coordinating staff recruitment, payroll, benefits, and conducting drills, while also identifying education needs and organizing in-service programs.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
The Director of Staff Development (DSD) at Santa Cruz Post Acute is responsible for planning and implementing training programs for nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing direct patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing license, educational experience in long-term care, and strong leadership skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Plan and implement facility orientation
Job skills training
In-service education
Direct resident/patient care
Coordinate infection control surveillance
Nice-to-have
Relate positively to residents and families
Generate enthusiasm and develop cooperation
Maintain professional appearance
Key Requirements
Graduation from accredited School of Nursing
Valid RN or LVN/LPN License
1 year direct patient care experience in long-term care
1 year experience planning/implementing/evaluating education programs