Westwood Post Acute as CMS 5-Star Rated for Quality of Resident Care US News Best Nursing Home 2022-2023 Long Term Care is located close to the cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas. We're known to be one of the largest facilities in the Bay Area with a 258-bed capacity, making us home to top-rated healthcare professionals throughout the City of San Jose. We are one of the largest and most fulfilling post-acute in the San Jose Bay Area California.
We are seeking a Director of Staff and Development, DSD to join our team!
- Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility and Subacute Care
- Location: 1267 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, USA
- Pay Range: $55 to $58 an hour - salary
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (with some weekends)
- Department: Nursing
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, evaluate, and coordinate educational and on-the-job training programs.
- Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.
- Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this facility.
- Develop, evaluate and control the quality of in-service educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to in-service educational programs.
- Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance and subject records, etc.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator concerning in-service training programs.
- Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the in-service educational programs.
- Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
- Assist department directors in obtaining and scheduling of speakers to present in-service training programs.
- Ensure that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared before training classes begin.
- Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other personnel.
- Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
- Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Coordinator in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for in-service training.
- Develop, direct and schedule refresher training, as necessary, for assigned staff and licensed professional personnel.
- Remain current on new developments by attending professional institutions, reading professional journals and attending professional seminars.
- Attend and participate in your professional associations activities and programs, etc., to assure that you keep abreast of current regulations and guidelines, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the administrator.
- Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of orientation programs that orient newly hired personnel to their position, the facility’s policies and procedures, resident rights and responsibilities, etc.
- Assist licensed nursing personnel (i.e., RNs, LVNs and CNAs) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license current in accordance with state law. Provide in-service training as necessary/required.
- Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual OSHA an CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard.
- Assist in the development of the in-service training budget.
- Ensure that copies of lesson plans, instructor’s qualifications, etc., are filed in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Must have, as a minimum 1 year as a charge nurse in a long-term skilled nursing facility
- Must have 1 year supervising experience in Healthcare
- Minimum of 1 year of DSD experience
BENEFITS:
Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs of our employee population. Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
EEO STATEMENT:
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $58.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Director of Staff and Development: 1 year (Required)
- Skilled Nursing Facility: 1 year (Required)
- Subacute Care/Nursing Home: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- California LVN License (Required)
Work Location: In person