Director of Staff Development (DSD)

Aspen HealthCare LLC

$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of DSD experience
  • Valid LVN or RN license in good standing
  • At least 2 years providing direct care to residents in a similar environment
  • 1 year experience in developing and delivering training for staff
  • Strong understanding of California long-term care regulations and practices
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations

Responsibilities

  • Plans and organizes educational programs and on-the-job training compliant with all regulations
  • Maintains and updates employee records and certifications as per legal standards
  • Ensures pre-employment screening requirements are fulfilled
  • Collaborates with other department leaders on policy development and training
  • Coordinates monthly and yearly training calendars and communicates effectively with all departments
  • Adheres to safety and infection prevention protocols, reporting issues promptly
  • Evaluates and improves training programs and compliance with regulatory updates

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with full coverage health benefits for employees
  • 401(k) with company match after one year of service
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays
  • Paid life and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and identity theft protection
  • Employee-sponsored discount programs available
Full Job Description
***Nursing Experience: Minimum of two years of licensed nursing experience, (LVN/RN) including at least one year of experience providing direct patient care in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.***

Director of Staff Development (DSD) for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!

Position Summary:

Provides new employee onboarding, orientation, and the ongoing training necessary to ensure staff have all the information, skills, education and knowledge necessary to safely perform assigned duties. The DSD must lead by example in a kind, positive, encouraging and professional manner, and monitors the activities of nursing staff ensuring quality care that complies with all laws, regulations and company policies. May also direct infection prevention and control programs/policies.

Qualifications: If you meet the below - please apply!
  • Minimum 1 year of DSD experience
  • Valid LVN or RN license, in good standing
  • Minimum 2 years' experience providing direct care to multiple residents in a similar work environment
  • Minimum 1 year experience developing and delivering training, and supervising/leading staff members
  • Proven understanding of CA long-term care regulations, practices, procedures, terminology, staffing requirements and laws that govern the industry
  • Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills
  • Ability to remain kind, professional and calm in all communication and work situations

Responsibilities:
  • Plans, organizes, develops and directs all educational programs and on-the-job training throughout the facility and in accordance with all laws, regulations and company policies
  • Maintains (verifies and updates) all certifications, licenses, training, orientation, employee records/files as per laws, regulations, standards and policies
  • Ensures all pre-employment screening/testing requirements are met (physicals, drug testing, reference and background checks, etc. as needed)
  • Works collaboratively (with other Department Leaders) and independently on policy development, updates, and training as needed or as directed by Administrator
  • Coordinates monthly/yearly calendars for in-services and other employment required activities (vaccinations, certifications, etc.), communicating them to all affected parties
  • Follows all safety and infection prevention requirements and policies, reporting any/all exposures, hazards, injuries, patient change in status, etc. timely
  • Continually evaluates and improves programs and training aids, keeping facility compliant and updated on legal, regulatory and best practices as they change

Benefits:
  • Competitive pay
  • Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
  • 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
  • Company paid Life and disability insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
  • Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more....

*Benefits available to full-time employees.
Benefits
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Referral program

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