Director of Staff Development (DSD)
Los Angeles, California
Manchester Healthcare Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Staff Development (DSD) to join our team in Los Angeles, CA.
Posted Sep 24
- Unit and setting
- SNF Unit · Skilled Nursing Conducts monthly Mock Code Blue drills on the SNF Unit, on all shifts
- License
- RN or LVN or CNA license Current state licensure as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurseState licensure as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- State licensure as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse Current state licensure as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse
- Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification Current Basic Life Support Certification
- Certification
- Approved 24-hour Director of Staff Development course within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire
- Education
- Completed nursing program or equivalent Completed nursing program or equivalent required
- Experience
- One year of direct resident care experience in a long-term care facility and one year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing; OR two years full-time experience as a licensed nurse with one year in long-term care
- Also asks
- Strong educational and organizational skills
- Also asks
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Also asks
- Knowledge and awareness of the care need of the elderly and/or chronically ill
- Also asks
- Knowledge and ability to teach adult learners
- Also asks
- Basic computer skills
- Also asks
- Ability to organize, analyze, investigate and implement principles of infection control committee
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Los Angeles staff RN rolesLos Angeles staff RN postings that state pay run $41/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $54/hr, across 118 postings.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Establishes Staff Development Department goals and objectives Establishes Staff Development Department goals and objectives
- Day to day
- Conducts orientation program for unit employees per regulations Conducts an orientation program for all employees of the unit in accordance with all State and Federal long-term care Regulations
- Day to day
- Maintains DHS-approved orientation and in-service programs for CNAs Maintains current Department of Health Services-approved facility programs for orientation and in-service training of certified nurse assistants (CNAs)
- Day to day
- Coordinates and conducts 24 hours of annual in-service education for CNAs across all shifts Coordinates and conducts 24 hours of in-service education annually for certified nursing assistants on all shifts
- Day to day
- Coordinates ongoing skilled nursing in-service education for nursing and support staff
- Day to day
- Coordinates staff competency program per Federal and State standards Coordinates the staff competency program in accordance with Federal and State Standards
- Day to day
- Develops annual education and in-service calendar based on regulatory standards and needs assessment Develops an annual education and in-service calendar in accordance with all regulatory standards, and education needs assessment
- Day to day
- Completes and posts monthly education and in-service calendar Completes and posts a monthly education and in-service calendar
- Day to day
- Maintains staff education profiles and competency records Maintains all staff education profiles and records of staff competencies
- Day to day
- Maintains records of SNF orientation, education, and in-service programs Maintains records of all SNF orientation, education and in-service programs
- Day to day
- Conducts monthly Mock Code Blue drills on SNF Unit across all shifts Conducts monthly Mock Code Blue drills on the SNF Unit, on all shifts
- Day to day
- Assists CNAs with Department of Health Services recertification Assists Certified Nursing Assistants with the re-certification process with the Department of Health Services
- Day to day
- Supports facility and company goals through education Supports the overall goals of the facility and company through education
- Day to day
- Provides clinical supervision, training, and guidance to nursing assistants Provides clinical supervision, training, and guidance to nursing assistants on an ongoing basis to enhance quality care
- Day to day
- Conducts clinical rounds, identifies problems, and establishes educational programs Conducts clinical rounds, identifying problems and establishing educational programs to meet the needs of the unit
- Day to day
- Participates in staff meetings regarding educational program effectiveness Participates in staff meetings to provide and obtain information regarding the effectiveness of educational programs
- Day to day
- Conducts regular educational needs assessments and provides corresponding programs Conducts regular educational needs assessments; coordinates and provides programs to meet identified needs
- Day to day
- Provides in-services to correct deficiencies noted during surveys Provides in-services as required to correct deficiencies noted during surveys
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
Your fit
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Manchester Healthcare Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Staff Development (DSD) to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. As a key member of our organization, the DSD will be responsible for planning, conducting, and coordinating educational programs for the development and improvement of necessary skills and knowledge for all Skilled Nursing personnel.
Responsibilities
Establishes Staff Development Department goals and objectives
Conducts an orientation program for all employees of the unit in accordance with all State and Federal long-term care Regulations
Maintains current Department of Health Services-approved facility programs for orientation and in-service training of certified nurse assistants (CNAs)
Coordinates and conducts 24 hours of in-service education annually for certified nursing assistants on all shifts
Coordinates on-going in-service education specific to Skilled Nursing care for all nursing staff assigned to the unit, as well as for other ancillary and support staff as requested by the facility
Coordinates the staff competency program in accordance with Federal and State Standards
Develops an annual education and in-service calendar in accordance with all regulatory standards, and education needs assessment
Completes and posts a monthly education and in-service calendar
Maintains all staff education profiles and records of staff competencies
Maintains records of all SNF orientation, education and in-service programs
Conducts monthly Mock Code Blue drills on the SNF Unit, on all shifts
Assists Certified Nursing Assistants with the re-certification process with the Department of Health Services
Supports the overall goals of the facility and company through education
Provides clinical supervision, training, and guidance to nursing assistants on an ongoing basis to enhance quality care
Conducts clinical rounds, identifying problems and establishing educational programs to meet the needs of the unit
Participates in staff meetings to provide and obtain information regarding the effectiveness of educational programs
Conducts regular educational needs assessments; coordinates and provides programs to meet identified needs
Provides in-services as required to correct deficiencies noted during surveys
Requirements
Current state licensure as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse
Completed nursing program or equivalent required
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Strong educational and organizational skills
Previous experience in long term care which includes direct care of the aged or chronically ill and/or experience in assessment of resident’s level of care
One year of direct resident care experience in a long-term care facility and one year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing or; two years full-time experience as a licensed nurse, one year of which must be in a long-term care facility; and completion of an approved 24-hour Director of Staff Development course within 6 months of hire
Personal Qualities
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Knowledge and awareness of the care need of the elderly and/or chronically ill
Knowledge and ability to teach adult learners
Basic computer skills
Ability to organize, analyze, investigate and implement principles of infection control committee
If you are a motivated and experienced nurse leader looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at Manchester Healthcare Center.
What's around it?
Los Angeles, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 14% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,933/mo
- Household income
- $81,939/yr, all local households, not nurse pay