LVN Director of Staff Development | Nursing Educator

Canyon Springs Post-Acute; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Full-time position with benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

Canyon Springs Post Acute in San Jose, CA seeks a Director of Staff Development (LVN) to lead facility-wide training, orientation, and education programs. You will partner with the DON and Administrator to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance while developing staff competency.

The role combines clinical leadership with education oversight, requiring nursing licensure in CA and experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current California LVN or RN license.
• Minimum of one year direct patient care experience in a long-term care facility.
• Minimum of one year experience planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs.
• Two or more years of experience preferred, ideally in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement facility orientation, staff training, and ongoing education programs.
• Plan and conduct in-service training to ensure staff competency and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare annual training schedules and monthly in-service calendars.
• Maintain documentation and records of staff education and training.
• Coordinate infection control surveillance and staff education initiatives.
• Assist with staff supervision, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Canyon Springs Post Acute in San Jose, CA seeks a Director of Staff Development (LVN) to lead facility-wide training, orientation, and education programs. You will partner with the DON and Administrator to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance while developing staff competency.

The role combines clinical leadership with education oversight, requiring nursing licensure in CA and experience in long-term care.