Director Of Staff Development (DSD)

Company: LeadingAge Colorado
Location: Hanford
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Description

• Coordinate and participate in the recruiting and hiring of staff.
  
• Coordinate completion of and process employment-related documentation.
  
• Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.
  
• Relate positively to residents and families to foster a cooperative work environment.
  
• Plan, conduct, document, and coordinate Fire/Internal Disasters and External Mass Casualty Drills.
  
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance.
  
• Generate enthusiasm and develop cooperative relationships with employees.
  
• Utilize information from Licensing and Certification Surveys, Employee Evaluations, Facility Rounds, and recommendations to identify educational needs.
  
• Organize and evaluate In-Service education programs for staff, including scheduling and record-keeping.
  
• Ensure staff competency and skill development through ongoing education.
  
• Make rounds to observe patient care delivery.
  
• Coordinate infection control surveillance programs.
  
• Supervise staff, including disciplinary actions when necessary.
  
• Complete all required forms related to In-Service and education programs.
  
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections by government agencies.
  
• Provide direct resident/patient care, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  
• Assist with overall staff supervision and management.
  
  Qualifications
  

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• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and possession of a valid RN or LVN/LPN license.
  
• BSN preferred.
  
• At least 1 year of direct patient care experience in a long-term care facility.
  
• At least 1 year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs.
  
• 2 or more years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
  
  Skills and Certifications
  
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  • Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, policies, and manuals.
    
  • Effective communication skills.
    
  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
    
  • Problem-solving and interpretative skills.
    
  • Current RN or LVN/LPN license and CPR certification.
    
  • Knowledge of PCC preferred.
    
  • Maintain all continuing education and licensing requirements.
    
    Physical and Work Environment
    
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    • Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, and hearing.
      
    • Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds.
      
    • Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
      
    • Visual acuity for close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
      
    • Work environment typically low to moderate noise levels.
      
      Note: Duties and responsibilities may be reassigned or modified as needed. This description is not exhaustive and may change due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.
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