DSD Director of Staff Development

Riverside PostAcute; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Riverside, California, is seeking a dedicated Director of Staff Development to manage educational programs and nursing personnel. The role requires a current LVN license and experience in a supervisory position. Responsibilities include planning educational programs, scheduling shifts, and ensuring quality care for residents. This full-time position offers various shift rotations and is ideal for a self-motivated individual passionate about nursing education.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in nursing as an LVN and in a supervisory DSD role.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate educational programs to meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide orientation and learning opportunities for staff.
• Schedule nursing personnel and monitor their activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

Current LVN license in California

Certification as DSD by California Department of Public Health

Job description

DSD Director of Staff Development

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

Primary purpose: Plan, direct, evaluate, and coordinate educational programs to meet state and federal requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Provide 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 CNAs, and work closely with the Director of Nursing to monitor nursing personnel activities to ensure quality care that complies with state, federal, and facility standards.
• Direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities.
• Execute 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 evaluate signs and symptoms indicating physiological and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.
• Ensure the care and safety of patients.
• Other LVN 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 California and certification as DSD by the California Department of Public Health.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem‑solving, verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.