Director of Staff Development & Infection Prevention - 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

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.