Nursing Staff Development Director - Athenahhc : Job Details

We are hiring a Director of Staff Development to join our dynamic care team at Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Centerville!

Full-time position with weekly pay. Salaried role at $45 an hour.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, and we aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Director of Staff Development, the purpose of your job is to direct educational programs for the nursing department.

• Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN or RN in this state.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must have as a minimum, one (1) year Nursing Supervisor experience in a long-term care facility.
• Must have one (1) year experience in staff education.
• Must have experience in supervision, principles, and practices of teaching, etc.

• Ensure that general orientation is completed for all employees.
• Conduct job specific orientation for Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Develop and implement educational programs based on identified needs to ensure the knowledge and skills of personnel.
• Develop and distribute annual and monthly education calendars.
• Maintain a library of resource information and self-study programs for facility staff.
• Maintain staff development records accurately and timely.
• Conduct C.N.A. training programs as required by the facility.
• Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.
• Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of