Director of Staff Development - OakView Health Center

About the role

The Director of Staff Development & Infection Preventionist plans and implements orientation, educational programs and infection prevention and control training in the skilled nursing side of the health center per State and Federal guidelines. Management responsibility includes hiring, scheduling, performance management, daily supervision in conjunction with the shift charge nurses, coaching and counseling of CNAs/RNAs for skilled nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts health center orientation for skilled nursing staff
• Maintains the compliance of employee records per State and Federal requirements
• Plans, implements and evaluates educational programs in the field of nursing or 24 hours of continuing education in planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing within 6 months of employment
• Oversees and directs the nursing staff to ensure compliance with all internal policies and procedures as well as compliance with all State and Federal regulations
• Develops, writes and implements appropriate plans of correction
• Becomes an expert user and trainer for the electronic health record system

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with a current California LVN/RN license in good standing with the corresponding Board of Nursing
• Current certificate and training in Staff Development
• Certified Infection Preventionist preferred
• Ability to achieve certification within 90 days of hire
• Minimum of two years of experience providing direct nursing care to aged and chronically ill or mentally disabled patients and one year in planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing or 24 hours of continuing education in planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing within 6 months of employment

Qualifications

• Ability to lead by example and develop a team environment among the nursing staff and promote team spirit with all other facility departments in order to promote and maintain continuity of resident care
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Federal and State regulations, and ability to direct staff in proper IPC procedures
• Familiarity with the skilled nursing annual recertification survey process and requirements in order to maintain ongoing compliance with State and Federal regulations and to ensure positive survey outcomes
• Computer proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Flex Holidays, and 6 Paid holidays per year for full-time staff
• $2,000 per year in Tuition Assistance for full-time employees
• Robust Talent Development Program
• Wellness program with the opportunity to earn a discount on your benefit premiums
• Employee Meal Program

Pay

$87,000 - $93,000 plus a 15% bonus potential!

Schedule

Full-time position