SUMMARY: The AHD LTC Staff Development Specialist administers and plans the facility LVN, RN and Certified nurse assistant training and education programs implemented by this facility in accordance with current federal, state guidelines and AHS policy. Responsible for the facility orientation program, education and in- servicing program for facility staff and monitors the clinical activities of facility staff either directly or in collaboration with the Director of Nursing Services. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Proficiency Level Ensures continued competency of the nursing staff through quality assurance activities; provides one-on-one demonstration, practice and supervision of all nursing staff at least annually to monitor and provide support.

2. Monitors employee performance and takes necessary action for compliance issues; develops and conducts an orientation program for new, rehired and contract employees; provides hands on clinical orientation and instruction to licensed and unlicensed staff; conducts or coordinates new employee job training and CPR training; assesses resident needs in relation to staff abilities and designs appropriate training programs.

3. Orients all new employees to the facility in accordance with policy; ensuring that all training is completed in accordance with state, federal and compliance requirements. Plans, implements, directs and evaluates the education program in the facility based on identified resident needs, staff needs, government regulations and company policy; recruits outside vendors to provide up-to-date education programs; evaluates residents and staff training needs and provides leadership with comprehensive recommendations concerning the educational/training needs of certified nursing assistants.

4. Ensures clinical competency of nursing staff through observed skills evaluation; ensures educational curriculum in the facility meets or exceeds state, federal, and accreditation requirements; plans and conducts state and federally required in-service programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

Minimum Experience; One (1) year of experience as a licensed nurse providing direct patient care in a long-term care facility in addition to one (1) year of experience planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs in nursing; or (2) Two years of full-time experience as a licensed nurse, at least one year of which must be in the provision of direct patient care in a nursing facility. Within six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching a certification program, the Director of Staff Development or Instructor shall obtain a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education courses in planning, implementing and evaluation educational programs in nursing. These must either be courses approved by the Board of Registered Nursing or courses administered by an accredited educational institution. A transcript of successfully completed courses shall be sent to the Department and shall be used as a basis for approval of the qualifications of the Director of Staff Development or Instructor. A copy of the transcript shall be kept on file at the nursing facility, agency or public educational institution.

Required Licensure/Certification: Valid certification as a Director of Staff Development in the State of California – or to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

Required Licensure/Certification: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Vocational Nurse in the State of California.