Canyon Creek Post Acute (formerly, Redwood Convalescent Hospital) is located in Castro Valley, CA. We are currently looking for a dedicated Director of Staff Development to our 70 bed capacity skilled nursing facility.

Job Title: Director of Staff Development

Facility: Canyon Creek Post Acute

Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: 22103 Redwood Road Castro Valley, CA 94546

Position Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Full Time, AM, Weekends as needed

The Director of Staff Development (DSD) will provide the necessary orientation, educational and learning opportunities within a supportive environment that will assist staff in gaining knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively. In addition, the DSD also monitors the activities of nursing staff to ensure quality care that complies with state, federal and corporate standards. They also direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities.

• Plan, develop, evaluate, and coordinate educational and on-the-job training programs.
• Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.
• Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this facility.
• Develop, evaluate and control the quality of in-service educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to in-service educational programs.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance and subject records, etc.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator concerning in-service training programs.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the in-service educational programs.
• Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Assist department directors in obtaining and scheduling of speakers to present in-service training programs.
• Ensure that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared before training classes begin.
• Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other personnel.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Coordinator in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for in-service training.
• Develop, direct and schedule refresher training, as necessary, for assigned staff and licensed professional personnel.
• Remain current on new developments by attending professional institutions, reading professional journals and attending professional seminars.
• Attend and participate in your professional associations activities and programs, etc., to assure that you keep abreast of current regulations and guidelines, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the administrator.
• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of orientation programs that orient newly hired personnel to their position, the facility’s policies and procedures, resident rights and responsibilities, etc.
• Assist licensed nursing personnel (i.e., RNs, LVNs and CNAs) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license current in accordance with state law. Provide in-service training as necessary/required.
• Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual OSHA an CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard.
• Assist in the development of the in-service training budget.
• Ensure that copies of lesson plans, instructor’s qualifications, etc., are filed in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a DSD in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved LVN program
• Current unencumbered license to practice as an LVN in the state
• Knowledge of, or training in, adult learning or previous training experience
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care

Certifications:

• valid DSD and Infection Control Certificate