Director of Staff Development at Canyon Springs Post Acute in San Jose, California

Job Description:

Canyon Springs Post-Acute is now hiring a Director of Staff Development.

Requirements:

• Valid LVN License


• At least one year experience as an LVN, good understanding of in-services


• Previous DSD experience, a plus

Job Duties:

• Communicate effectively with all staff, residents and family members


• Maintain a positive and calm disposition when communicating with staff, residents, family, visitors, government entities, etc.


• Develop and monitor goals and objectives of in-service trainings for the facility


• Interview, hire and orient new nurses


• Create and maintain records and reports pertinent to in-service requirements


• Partner with Administrator and DON to meet daily staffing and PPD goals


• Review and create daily staffing schedule


• Attend meetings and services on committee's as required

Other responsibilities include:

• Ensure all staff attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard


• Provide direct patient care when not performing DSD duties


• Represent the department and participate in top level meetings


• Implement recommendations from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee as they relate to the educational needs of the facility


• Follow Infection and Control policies and procedures


• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately


• Protect each resident's file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards


• Abide with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance


• Paid Vacation Days, Sick Days, and Holidays


• 401K

Please APPLY or Complete Application Onsite: Canyon Springs Post-Acute 180 North Jackson Ave. San Jose, CA 95116