Director of Staff Development - LVN

About the role

Director of Staff Development (DSD) - LVN

Canyon Springs Post Acute | San Jose, CA

Compensation

$100,000-$115,000 annually (DOE)

Schedule: Full-Time | Benefits Included

Canyon Springs Post Acute is seeking an experienced, motivated, and dedicated Director of Staff Development (DSD) - LVN to join our team!

This is an exciting opportunity for a nursing professional who is passionate about staff education, employee development, and delivering exceptional resident care. The DSD will oversee facility-wide staff training, orientation, in-service education, and competency programs while working closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator to maintain the highest standards of quality care and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Develop, coordinate, and implement facility orientation, staff training, and ongoing education programs.
• Plan and conduct in-service training to ensure staff competency and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare annual training schedules and monthly in-service calendars.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of all staff education and training.
• Identify educational needs through facility rounds, employee evaluations, surveys, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate infection control surveillance and staff education initiatives.
• Conduct rounds to observe resident care and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Plan and coordinate fire, disaster, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Assist with staff supervision, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the DON and Administrator on quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in regulatory surveys and inspections as requested.
• Provide direct resident care as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and resident information.

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, active California LVN or RN license.
• Minimum of one year of direct patient care experience in a long-term care facility.
• Minimum of one year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs.
• Two or more years of experience preferred, ideally in a skilled nursing facility.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, staff development, and nursing competencies.
• Ability to motivate, educate, and build positive working relationships with employees.