Director of Staff Development (DSD) for a skilled nursing facility.
Position Summary:
Provides new employee onboarding, orientation, and the ongoing training necessary to ensure staff have all the information, skills, education and knowledge necessary to safely perform assigned duties. 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.
Benefits:
We offer competitive salary depending on experience and years in field. We have rewarding health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401k match.
Benefit Conditions:
- 90 day probationary period
Qualifications: If you meet the below – please apply!
- Valid LVN or RN license, in good standing
- Minimum 1 year experience providing direct care to multiple residents in a similar work environment
- Experience developing and delivering training, and supervising/leading staff members
- Proven understanding of CA 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
- DSD Certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Leadership and Teamwork skills
Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes, develops and directs all educational programs and on-the-job training throughout the facility and in accordance with all laws, regulations and company policies
- Maintains (verifies and updates) all certifications, licenses, training, orientation, employee records/files as per laws, regulations, standards and policies
- Ensures all pre-employment screening/testing requirements are met (physicals, drug testing, reference and background checks, etc. as needed)
- Works collaboratively (with other Department Leaders) and independently on policy development, updates, and training as needed or as directed by Administrator
- Coordinates monthly/yearly calendars for in-services and other employment required activities (vaccinations, certifications, etc.), communicating them to all affected parties
- Follows all safety and infection prevention requirements and policies, reporting any/all exposures, hazards, injuries, patient change in status, etc. timely
- Continually evaluates and improves programs and training aids, keeping facility compliant and updated on legal, regulatory and best practices as they change
- Assists the DON and other nurses with documentation or other help as needed
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $44.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401k with matching
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
- DSD Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
- LVN/LPN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Maria, CA 93454: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person