Director of Staff Development (DSD LVN)

The Ridge Rehabilitation Center; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

FSA

Job summary

The Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Lakewood, CA seeks a Director of Staff Development (DSD LVN) to lead staff training, ensure competency, and weave infection prevention into daily practice. You will monitor state/federal requirements, build a learning environment, and drive audit-ready records for surveys.

Expect minimum 2 years of direct care experience, LVN licensure in good standing, and preferred PointClickCare familiarity.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered LVN license issued by the State.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
• License in good standing with no active probation or substantiated violations.
• Knowledge of, or training in, adult learning or previous training experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing direct care to multiple residents.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with PointClickCare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation, educational, and learning opportunities in a supportive environment that assists staff in performing assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Monitor the activities of nursing staff to ensure quality of care complies with state, federal, and corporate standards.
• Direct the facility's infection prevention and control program and oversee its activities.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready education files for every employee per state and federal regulations.
• Track training compliance and report gaps to the Director of Nursing.
• Coordinate with department heads to identify training needs and schedule in-services.
• Prepare for and support state and federal surveys related to staff education, competency, and infection control.

Skills

Staff development

Infection control

Adult learning

Leadership

Education

LVN license

Nursing degree

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Title: Director of Staff Development (DSD LVN)
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Pay Range: $85k-$95k annually

THE ROLE

You will lead with both heart and discipline. That means ensuring every clinical staff member is trained, competent, and confident in their role — and that infection prevention is woven into daily practice. You will stay ahead of state and federal training requirements, build a supportive learning environment, and shape resident care through staff development. Surveyors will see complete, up‑to‑date training and infection control records – and you will be the reason.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE FACILITY

THE FOUNDATION

Current, unencumbered LVN license issued by the State .

Nursing degree from an accredited college or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.

License in good standing with no active probation or substantiated violations.

Knowledge of, or training in, adult learning or previous training experience.

THE JOURNEY

Minimum 2 years of experience providing direct care to multiple residents.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Experience with PointClickCare preferred.

THE CRAFT

Knowledgeable in nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long‑term care.

Ability to provide orientation, education, and learning opportunities that help staff gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to perform duties safely and effectively.

Ability to monitor nursing staff activities to ensure quality of care complies with state, federal, and corporate standards.

Ability to direct the infection prevention and control program and oversee its activities.

THE CHARACTER

Calm, organized presence during a training audit or survey.

Treats CNAs, LVNs, RNs, and non‑clinical staff as equal partners in learning.

Handles staff competency and performance concerns with empathy and sound judgment.

Passion for building a culture where every staff member feels prepared, supported, and valued.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Provide orientation, educational, and learning opportunities in a supportive environment that assists staff in performing assigned duties safely and effectively.

Monitor the activities of nursing staff to ensure quality of care complies with state, federal, and corporate standards.

Direct the facility's infection prevention and control program and oversee its activities.

Maintain accurate, audit‑ready education files for every employee per state and federal regulations.

Track training compliance and report gaps to the Director of Nursing.

Coordinate with department heads to identify training needs and schedule in‑services.

Prepare for and support state and federal surveys related to staff education, competency, and infection control.

BENEFITS & BEYOND

We offer a competitive package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• And much more (details provided upon offer)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale. The expected pay range for this role is as stated above.