Director of Staff Development

Golden Sonora Care Center; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Opportunity to impact resident care

Job summary

Golden Sonora Care Center is seeking an experienced Director of Staff Development to lead our education and training initiatives for both clinical and non-clinical staff. You will oversee orientation, in-service programs, competency validation, and continuing education to ensure high-quality resident care.

You will foster a culture of learning, accountability, and professional growth, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and drive regulatory compliance across California facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in skilled nursing or healthcare.
• Current California LVN/LPN or RN license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Experience with onboarding, training, and competency assessments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee new hire orientation programs.
• Develop and deliver required in-service and ongoing educational programs.
• Monitor and maintain employee training records and compliance requirements.
• Conduct skills validations and competency evaluations.
• Support quality assurance, performance improvement, and survey readiness initiatives.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify and address educational needs.
• Promote a positive learning environment that supports staff growth and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Training & development

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Golden Sonora Care Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Staff Development to lead our employee education and training programs. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring staff competency, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional development to support exceptional resident care.

Position Summary

The Director of Staff Development plans, coordinates, and oversees orientation, in-service education, competency validation, and continuing education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff. The successful candidate will be passionate about fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or healthcare setting required
• Current California LVN/LPN or RN license preferred
• Strong knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations
• Experience with employee onboarding, training, and competency assessments
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation programs
• Develop and deliver required in-service and ongoing educational programs
• Monitor and maintain employee training records and compliance requirements
• Conduct skills validations and competency evaluations
• Support quality assurance, performance improvement, and survey readiness initiatives
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify and address educational needs
• Promote a positive learning environment that supports staff growth and retention

What We Offer

• Full-time employment
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and staff success