Director Staff Development LVN

Rosewood, an award-winning HumanGood life plan community in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a Full-time Director of Staff Development (DSD) LVN.

About the role

The DSD LVN assesses training needs, plans, implements, and provides in-service education and department-specific new team member orientation. You will ensure all medical staff are trained to provide care in accordance with our “Philosophy for Person-Directed Care,” as well as in accordance with appropriate local, state, and federal regulations. The DSD LVN will also assist in educating and treating residents.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify training needs through evaluation of staff and by keeping abreast of relevant medical advances
• Provide in-service education for employees with emphasis on regulatory guidelines including OBRA, Title 22 guidelines, etc.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement
• Meet training requirements established by policy, Title 22, and OBRA in terms of necessary hours and topics available to team members
• Provide new employee orientation for new hires
• Provide individualized training when necessary
• Attend in-service training workshops and meetings as required
• Assist the Nurse Supervisor with coverage requirements

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of LVN experience or one year as a nursing supervisor
• Completion of Accredited Licensed Nursing Program (LVN/LPN)
• Current CA LVN/LPN License
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a DSD certification per state regulation
• Clinical observation and assessment skills
• Proficient computer skills necessary to complete documentation, review electronic health records, and communicate with team members
• BSN preferred, but not required
• Skilled Nursing or Senior care experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

At HumanGood, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans – start the 1st of the month following your start date
• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.

Pay

$75,000 - $90,000/year (DOE)

Schedule

Full-Time, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Additional Information

The health and safety of our team members and residents is our top priority. Where legally permissible, you may begin working after (a) showing proof of the first dose of a two-dose COVID vaccination regimen or one dose of a one-dose COVID vaccination; (b) showing proof of a COVID vaccination appointment within 7 days of your start date; or (c) upon submission of a request for exemption from COVID vaccination. Exemptions based on religious beliefs and qualifying medical reasons will be considered.