Director of Staff Development

Reliant Management; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Management is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse to serve as Director of Staff Development (DSD). This full-time role oversees staff education and day-to-day operations in our California facility.

The successful candidate will have a CA LVN license, DSD certification, strong communication, and the ability to lead and train nursing staff across AM, PM, and NOC shifts while maintaining high standards of resident care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CA LVN license and DSD certification.
• Demonstrates strong observation, problem solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation and learning opportunities for staff.
• Assist personnel in gaining knowledge and skills to safely perform duties.
• Schedule CNAs and coordinate with Nursing leadership to ensure quality care.
• Direct the infection prevention and control program.
• Execute physician orders and provide nursing care using the nursing process.
• Communicate lab results and changes in patient condition to physicians.
• Ensure the care and safety of patients.
• Other LVN duties as assigned.
• Schedule AM, PM, and NOC shifts/rotations.

Skills

LVN supervision

Observation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Ability to work with minimal supervisi

Education

CA LVN license

DSD certification

Job description

Director of Staff Development (DSD)

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 a full‑time position ideal for an enthusiastic individual at a great organization.

What You Will Do:

• Provide the 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 CNA's, and will work closely with the Director of Nursing monitoring the activities of nursing personnel to ensure quality care that complies with state, federal and facility standards.
• Direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities.
• Executing 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 evaluating signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.
• Ensure the care and safety of patients.
• Other Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and 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 CA and certification as DSD by California Department of Public Health.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.