Staff Development Director (LVN) – Post-Acute Care

PACS Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Canyon Springs Post Acute in San Jose, CA seeks a Director of Staff Development (LVN) to lead education programs, orientation, and competency initiatives for facility staff while collaborating with the DON and Administrator.

The ideal candidate holds a California LVN or RN license, has at least one year of direct long‑term care experience and prior experience planning and evaluating nursing education programs; two+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Oversee facility-wide staff training, orientation, in-service education, and competency programs.
• Plan and conduct in-service training to ensure staff competency and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of staff education and training records.
• Identify educational needs through rounds, employee evaluations, surveys, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate infection control education initiatives.
• Collaborate with DON and Administrator on quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide direct resident care as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and resident information.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement facility orientation, staff training, and ongoing education programs.
• Prepare annual training schedules and monthly in-service calendars.
• Maintain documentation of training records.
• Coordinate fire, disaster, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Assist with staff supervision and performance management.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff education

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Training program development

Education

California LVN or RN license

Job description

Canyon Springs Post Acute in San Jose, CA seeks a Director of Staff Development (LVN) to lead education programs, orientation, and competency initiatives for facility staff while collaborating with the DON and Administrator.

The ideal candidate holds a California LVN or RN license, has at least one year of direct long‑term care experience and prior experience planning and evaluating nursing education programs; two+ years preferred.