Mountains Community Hospital
Director of Staff Development (DSD) (LVN)
Mountains Community Hospital, Lake Arrowhead, California, us, 92352
Overview
Director of Staff Development (DSD) (LVN)
at Mountains Community Hospital. The DSD is responsible for planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and orientation for nursing staff in accordance with federal, state, and facility regulations and policies. The DSD ensures that clinical staff maintain required competencies and supports staff development through continuing education, in-service, and skills training. This role also provides oversight of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program (if offered) and maintains necessary documentation for compliance and audit readiness. In addition to DSD duties, this role serves as a clinical position/resource to the nursing department and will assist with medication administration, treatments, direct resident care, and charge nurse coverage as needed. This role functions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and may support clinical education in the Skilled Nursing Facility and Medical-Surgical Unit. Upon termination of employment from this position, a minimum of 60 days\' notice is required to allow for adequate training and a qualified replacement.
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate educational programs and orientation for nursing staff in accordance with federal, state, and facility regulations and policies.
Ensure clinical staff maintain required competencies and support staff development through continuing education, in-service, and skills training.
Oversee the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program (if offered) and maintain documentation for compliance and audit readiness.
Serve as a clinical position/resource to the nursing department and assist with medication administration, treatments, direct resident care, and charge nurse coverage as needed.
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, support clinical education in the Skilled Nursing Facility and Medical-Surgical Unit.
Provide notice of termination with a minimum of 60 days to allow for training and replacement.
Qualifications Education/Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum two years of experience in providing direct patient care.
At least one year of experience planning and implementing educational programs for nursing staff is preferred.
Prior experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or acute care hospital setting is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current California LVN or RN license.
Completion of an approved Director of Staff Development Training Program (required prior to or within 30 days of assuming the role).
Current CPR certification.
ACLS preferred.
Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, regulations, and training materials. Ability to write training outlines, reports, and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff and demonstrate clinical procedures clearly.
Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute dosage calculations and measure clinical outcomes related to quality indicators.
Reasoning Ability Ability to apply critical thinking and judgment to develop and adapt training materials. Ability to assess learning needs, problem-solve training challenges, and implement corrective education plans.
Other Skills And Abilities
Strong teaching, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to evaluate and document staff competencies.
Familiarity with Title 22, OBRA, and other regulatory requirements.
Proficient in using computer systems for scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
Able to work flexible hours based on training needs and staff availability.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
On-the-job Time Spent
Sit – Occasionally
Stand – Frequently
Walk – Regularly
Use hands to finger, handle, feel – Regularly
Reach with hands and arms – Regularly
Climb or balance – Occasionally
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Occasionally
One flight of stairs – Occasionally
Vision Requirements Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to work near mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, biohazardous waste, and risk of radiation.
Noise Level The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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at Mountains Community Hospital. The DSD is responsible for planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and orientation for nursing staff in accordance with federal, state, and facility regulations and policies. The DSD ensures that clinical staff maintain required competencies and supports staff development through continuing education, in-service, and skills training. This role also provides oversight of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program (if offered) and maintains necessary documentation for compliance and audit readiness. In addition to DSD duties, this role serves as a clinical position/resource to the nursing department and will assist with medication administration, treatments, direct resident care, and charge nurse coverage as needed. This role functions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and may support clinical education in the Skilled Nursing Facility and Medical-Surgical Unit. Upon termination of employment from this position, a minimum of 60 days\' notice is required to allow for adequate training and a qualified replacement.
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate educational programs and orientation for nursing staff in accordance with federal, state, and facility regulations and policies.
Ensure clinical staff maintain required competencies and support staff development through continuing education, in-service, and skills training.
Oversee the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program (if offered) and maintain documentation for compliance and audit readiness.
Serve as a clinical position/resource to the nursing department and assist with medication administration, treatments, direct resident care, and charge nurse coverage as needed.
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, support clinical education in the Skilled Nursing Facility and Medical-Surgical Unit.
Provide notice of termination with a minimum of 60 days to allow for training and replacement.
Qualifications Education/Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum two years of experience in providing direct patient care.
At least one year of experience planning and implementing educational programs for nursing staff is preferred.
Prior experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or acute care hospital setting is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current California LVN or RN license.
Completion of an approved Director of Staff Development Training Program (required prior to or within 30 days of assuming the role).
Current CPR certification.
ACLS preferred.
Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, regulations, and training materials. Ability to write training outlines, reports, and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff and demonstrate clinical procedures clearly.
Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute dosage calculations and measure clinical outcomes related to quality indicators.
Reasoning Ability Ability to apply critical thinking and judgment to develop and adapt training materials. Ability to assess learning needs, problem-solve training challenges, and implement corrective education plans.
Other Skills And Abilities
Strong teaching, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to evaluate and document staff competencies.
Familiarity with Title 22, OBRA, and other regulatory requirements.
Proficient in using computer systems for scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
Able to work flexible hours based on training needs and staff availability.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
On-the-job Time Spent
Sit – Occasionally
Stand – Frequently
Walk – Regularly
Use hands to finger, handle, feel – Regularly
Reach with hands and arms – Regularly
Climb or balance – Occasionally
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Occasionally
One flight of stairs – Occasionally
Vision Requirements Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to work near mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, biohazardous waste, and risk of radiation.
Noise Level The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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