Director Of Staff Development DSD (Healthcare)

Job Title: Director of Staff Development (DSD)
Location: Arvin Post Acute - Arvin, California
Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000/year, Based on Experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join Our Team at Arvin Post Acute!
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Staff Development (DSD) to lead our employee training and development efforts. This is a critical leadership role responsible for coordinating staff education, compliance, infection control, and onboarding at our skilled nursing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate all required in-service education programs and staff development activities
• Conduct needs assessments and implement education plans for nursing and facility staff
• Maintain in-service records per regulatory standards and prepare monthly/annual training calendars
• Ensure regulatory compliance in staff education, including Fire/Internal Disaster and Mass Casualty Drills
• Supervise staff and support disciplinary actions when appropriate
• Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and benefit administration in collaboration with HR
• Make rounds to monitor care quality and provide direct patient care as needed
• Lead infection control and surveillance activities
• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Current California RN or LVN license (RN preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience in a long-term care setting
• At least 1 year of experience in planning and delivering staff education programs
• BSN preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal nursing facility regulations
• Familiarity with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• CPR certification required

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, and talking
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Visual acuity for close and distance work

Work Environment:

• Typical skilled nursing facility environment
• Low to moderate noise levels
• Frequent interaction with residents, staff, and families

Why Arvin Post Acute?

• Supportive, mission-driven culture
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment to professional development

Apply today to help shape the future of skilled nursing care through excellence in staff training and education. Be a part of something meaningful at Arvin Post Acute.