Director of Staff Development (DSD) – LVN

Director of Staff Development (DSD) – LVN

Diablo Valley Post Acute
Full Time | Monday–Friday | $85,000–$90,000 per year DOE | Benefits Available

Diablo Valley Post Acute is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Staff Development (DSD) – LVN to join our team. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position for an organized and compassionate nursing professional who is passionate about staff education, employee development, regulatory compliance, and quality resident care.

The DSD will work closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator to ensure staff are properly trained, competent, and prepared to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

General Purpose

The Director of Staff Development (DSD) is responsible for planning and implementing facility orientation, job skills training, in-service education, and a Certification Training Program for nursing assistants, as required by applicable regulations.

The DSD works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to maintain the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance. This position also provides direct resident/patient care as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in the recruiting and hiring of staff.

• Coordinate the completion and processing of employment-related documentation.

• Assist with coordinating payroll and employee benefit programs.

• Build positive and professional relationships with residents, families, and employees.

• Plan, conduct, document, and/or coordinate required fire, internal disaster, and external mass casualty drills.

• Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, and professional appearance.

• Generate enthusiasm and promote a cooperative and positive relationship among employees.

• Utilize information from Licensing and Certification Surveys, employee evaluations, facility rounds, and recommendations from the Administrator and department heads to identify staff education and training needs.

• Organize in-service education programs, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Prepare an annual in-service education schedule.

• Prepare and post a monthly in-service calendar.

• Maintain accurate records of in-service education as required by applicable regulations.

• Plan and conduct meaningful in-service education programs for nursing personnel and facility staff to ensure competency in required and newly introduced skills.

• Make facility rounds and observe the delivery of resident/patient care.

• Coordinate the facility's infection control surveillance program.

• Supervise staff and assist with appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.

• Complete all forms and documentation required by the Department of Health related to in-service education and training programs.

• Participate in facility surveys and inspections conducted by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.

• Provide direct resident/patient care as needed.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee, resident, and patient information at all times.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in good standing required.

• Previous experience in staff development, nursing education, skilled nursing, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting preferred.

• Strong knowledge of nursing practices, staff training, and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees, residents, families, and facility leadership.

• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of resident care, staff competency, and regulatory compliance.