Director of Staff Development at Johns Island Post Acute in Johns Island, South Carolina

Job Description:

Johns Island Post Acute is a beautiful 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility in Johns Island, just 10 minutes away from historic downtown Charleston. Our passionate team invite you to plant your roots in your career and your community. We aim for a culture that helps you stay grounded with ongoing support and a responsive leadership team, along with opportunities for advancement to keep you growing.

We are looking to expand our team with a Staff Development/Infection Prevention Nurse (RN) to allow for the highest level of care for our residents. The role of the Director of Staff Development (DSD) is critical to the success of our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with the ability to engage and inspire our employees to excel in providing safe and effective quality care. Candidate must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina with previous experience as a Director of Staff Development (DSD) and Infection Preventionist and in the provision of educational guidance and clinical support in a Long term care setting.

The DSD must lead by example in a kind, positive, encouraging and professional manner, and monitors the activities of nursing staff ensuring quality care that complies with all laws, regulations and company policies. May also direct infection prevention and control programs/policies.

We offer:

• Competitive wages - $70-80k per year


• Excellent Healthcare benefits with dental and vision (for full time)


• 401K matching (for full time)


• PTO


• Appreciation rewards

Successful Director of Staff Devlopment (DSD) candidates will have the following:

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college/university as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  


• Current, unencumbered license to practice in South Carolina (Required)
  


• Experience in a fast-paced, high admissions healthcare facility is preferred


• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage donors effectively


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment


• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines


• Experience in training development


• Proven understanding of South Carolina long-term care regulations, practices, procedures, terminology, staffing requirements and laws that govern the industry


• Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills


• Ability to remain kind, professional and calm in all communication and work situations

The Staff Devlopment/Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible to plan and implement facility orientation, job skills training. In-service education and a Certification Training Program (if applicable) for the nursing assistants as required by regulations. Work with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. This position also provides direct resident/patient care.