Director of Staff Development

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School Required
• Masters Degree in Nursing Degree Required
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or Compact State Licensure in Nursing Required
• 3 Years Experience in the Healthcare/Nursing/Medical/Patient Care Required
• 2 Years Experience in Teaching Systems Required
• Demonstrated Leadership Ability/Experience Required

• Demonstrates knowledge of financial management, by planning, preparing and achieving annual budget goals.
• Monitors variances to the monthly budget and makes appropriate recommendations and adjustments to meet expenditure guidelines.
• Addresses and communicates variances to appropriate management.
• Evaluates equipment and supplies to provide optimum service at minimum cost.
• Effectively utilize staff within staffing guidelines and budgetary constraints.
• Identifies areas for cost improvement and makes recommendation for service program or departmental initiatives.
• Administers the Work Force Enhancement Program. Counsels staff, monitors completion of the program and collaborates with Human Resources to update the policy.
• Collaborates with appropriate personnel to define department based competencies and orientation.
• Plans and facilitates trainings or programs to meet the educational needs of staff, including orientation, in-services, or education requirements.
• Conducts regular staff meetings, shares information appropriately and provides open communication for feedback.
• Promotes and encourages the professional growth and development of staff and self.
• Participates in department-based or hospital-based committees, if applicable.
• Attends all hospital and departmental mandatory in-services, trainings or meetings.
• Ensures all required professional licenses and certifications are in accordance with guidelines set by the regulatory agency and hospital policy.
• Completes annual continuing education as required by department, license, certification, or registry.
• Maintains membership in professional organizations, if applicable.
• Resolves interdepartmental and intradepartmental conflict objectively and in a timely manner.
• Coaches and mentors staff with the goal of problem identification and resolution with proper documentation after review with staff and appropriate leadership.
• Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, and guidance to staff.
• Maintains standards of quality within the department.
• Includes staff in establishing unit goals. Shares accountability with staff for meeting goals.
• Establishes consistent and effective inter- and intra-department communication standards.
• Promotes staff morale.
• Holds self and staff accountable to the policies, procedures, and standards of Federal, State, Local and other governing agencies, as well as that of the hospital and department.
• Develops, monitors, evaluates, and documents Continuous Quality Improvement activities in accordance with hospital, state, and JCAH standards. Implements change according to results in coordination with appropriate leadership.
• Identifies potential process improvement deficiencies and actively participates in resolution through communication and education of staff.
• Assures quality of care and services by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks established by the organization.

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  Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Undergraduate Student Loan Repayment
• Overtime Pay, Call Pay, Preceptor, Charge and Call Back Pay Eligible
• Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
• Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
• Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
• Employee Wellness Benefits
• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
• VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
• VHC Retirement Program
• Workforce Enhancement Program
• Work/Life Discounts Program
• Free onsite parking
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Leave
• 401(k) + Match
• and much more!