Director of Professional Development

Designs programs that enhance nursing practice, knowledge, skills and attitude.

Coordinates student placement orientation and organizing preceptorship for students.

Consults with Director of Nursing and/or designee on clinical issues of resident care for policy and procedure formulation and revisions.

Designs programs to increase all staff competency/validity in areas of practice for all facility departments.

Maintains flexibility in scheduling to ensure necessary training opportunities to evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Performs periodical/literature research as needed to provide staff with the most updated information on clinical techniques/standards of practice.

Directly supervises the Associate Director(s) of Education.

Provides for nursing orientation of new nursing staff in absence of the Associate Director of Education.

Provides oversight for employee annual health requirements and reports/follow-up with Department Heads in regard to compliance.

Oversees and coordinates PCC training for licensed nursing and CNAs.

Spearheads immunization clinics for both employees and residents each Fall and ensures proper documentation is completed in both PCC and in the employee’s personnel file. Compiles annual employee influenza vaccination information and reports results to Vice President of Long Term Care Services.

Collaborate with leadership to identify care gaps and update clinical procedures.

Maintains current clinical skills in both specialty equipment as well as in acute practice procedures to coordinate specialized training for complex resident care needs.

Provides RN on-call coverage based on a quarterly schedule.