DSD Director of Staff Development
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking to hire a self‑motivated, efficient, responsible Licensed Vocational Nurse , to serve as Director of Staff Development and successfully manage day‑to‑day operations. This is a full‑time position ideal for an enthusiastic individual at a great organization.
Primary purpose: Plan, direct, evaluate, and coordinate educational programs to meet state and federal requirements.
What You Will Do:
- Provide orientation, educational, and learning opportunities within a supportive environment.
- Assist personnel in gaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties involved in the care of residents.
- Responsible for scheduling CNAs, and work closely with the Director of Nursing to monitor nursing personnel activities to ensure quality care that complies with state, federal, and facility standards.
- Direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities.
- Execute physician orders. Provide nursing support, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Communicate results of laboratory and other diagnostic testing to the physician, and evaluate signs and symptoms indicating physiological and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.
- Ensure the care and safety of patients.
- Other LVN duties as assigned.
- Schedule: AM, PM, and NOC shifts/rotations available.
What You’ll Bring:
- Previous experience nursing as an LVN and supervisory DSD role.
- Current LVN license in the state of California and certification as DSD by the California Department of Public Health.
- Demonstrates excellent observation, problem‑solving, verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.