Director of Staff Development (DSD) Subacute

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Staff Development (DSD) to join our team at Golden Rose Care Center, a 95-bed (22 beds are a Subacute unit) Skilled Nursing Facility in Pasadena, California. As a DSD, you will be responsible for planning, conducting, and coordinating educational programs for the development and improvement of necessary skills and knowledge for all Skilled Nursing personnel. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for education and development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Responsibilities: Plan, conduct, and coordinate educational programs for the development and improvement of necessary skills and knowledge for all Skilled Nursing personnelEnsure that orientation and ongoing in-service programs are conducted according to facility policy and procedure, in compliance with all state and federal regulationsDetermine the educational needs of the facility through regular education needs assessments, through review of surveys by the regulatory agencies, and through collaboration with the Director of Nursing and the Interdisciplinary TeamCollaborate with all levels of unit nursing personnel, including the Director of Nursing, physicians, consultants, and the IDT in assessing needs and providing education to the facilityOrganize, analyze, investigate, and implement principles of infection control committeeEstablish Staff Development Department goals and objectivesConduct an orientation program for all employees of the unit in accordance with all State and Federal long-term care RegulationsMaintain current Department of Health Services-approved facility programs for orientation and in-service training of certified nurse assistants (CNA's)Coordinate and conduct 24 hours of in-service education annually for certified nursing assistants on all shiftsCoordinate ongoing in-service education specific to Skilled Nursing care for all nursing staff assigned to the unit, as well as for other ancillary and support staff as requested by the facilityDevelop an annual education and in-service calendar in accordance with all regulatory standards, and education needs assessmentComplete and post a monthly education and in-service calendarMaintain records of all SNF orientation, education, and in-service programsAssist certified nursing assistants with the re-certification process with the Department of Health Services Qualifications: Current state licensure as a Licensed Vocational NurseCurrent Basic Life Support CertificationStrong educational and organizational skillsPrevious experience in long-term care which includes direct care of the aged or chronically ill and/or experience in assessment of resident's level of careOne year of direct resident care experience in a long-term care facility and one year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing or; two years full-time experience as a licensed nurse, one year of which must be in a long-term care facility; and completion of an approved 24-hour Director of Staff Development course within 6 months of hireMust have strong communication skills, both oral and writtenMust have knowledge and awareness of the care needs of the elderly and/or chronically illMust have knowledge and ability to teach adult learnersMust have basic computer skills What We Offer: Competitive salary: $45-$50 per hourFull-time positionOpportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals in a 95-bed Skilled Nursing Facility If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please apply to this exciting opportunity.