Nursing Education Leader - LVN Training & Growth

Napa Post Acute; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Training & development

Career advancement

Executive leadership

Stable organization

Job summary

Napa Post Acute in Napa, CA is seeking a Director of Staff Development (DSD) to lead all staff education, training, competency validation, and clinical onboarding. This leadership role emphasizes coaching and developing nursing talent to elevate resident care and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is an experienced LVN with California licensure, at least two years in post-acute or long-term care, and a passion for teaching.

Qualifications

• Active California LVN license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of LVN experience.
• Experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, or long-term care.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Passion for training, coaching, and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct nursing orientation programs for new hires.
• Develop and implement ongoing clinical education and in-service programs.
• Ensure nursing staff maintain required competencies and certifications.
• Assist with survey readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Support infection prevention and control education efforts.
• Monitor mandatory training completion and maintain education records.
• Mentor and coach nurses, CNAs, and clinical staff.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership on quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of learning, accountability, and clinical excellence.
• Serve as a resource and educator for nursing staff throughout the facility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

California LVN license

Job description

Napa Post Acute in Napa, CA is seeking a Director of Staff Development (DSD) to lead all staff education, training, competency validation, and clinical onboarding. This leadership role emphasizes coaching and developing nursing talent to elevate resident care and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is an experienced LVN with California licensure, at least two years in post-acute or long-term care, and a passion for teaching.