Alderson Convalescent Hospital is a 4 star CMS rating skilled nursing facility with 140 beds, located in Woodland, CA. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Staff Development to join our team. As the Director of Staff Development, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the continuous growth and development of our staff members to deliver the highest quality patient care.

• Location: 124 Walnut St, Woodland, CA 95695
• Position Type: Full Time
• Department: Nursing

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Our work environment includes:

• Safe work environment
• Regular social events

Qualifications:

• Must have current Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of California.
• Must have completed Director of Staff Development Certification
• Must have, as a minimum 1 year as a charge nurse in a long-term care facility and 6 months experience as a DSD is preferred.

EEO STATEMENT:

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.