Director of Staff Development (DSD)

The Canyon Post-Acute

$72K — $114K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DSD Certification required
  • Active LVN or RN License in good standing in California
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a DSD in SNF or Long-Term Care
  • Strong planning and execution skills
  • Proven ability to develop educational programs

Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, evaluate, and coordinate educational programs
  • Direct in-service educational programs with authority and accountability
  • Collaborate with facility's consultants and implement changes
  • Assist in quality assurance program development for training
  • Conduct orientation programs for new personnel
  • Schedule refresher training for staff and licensed professionals
  • Ensure compliance with annual OSHA and CDC training requirements

Benefits

  • Healthcare Insurance
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Vacation & Sick Leave
  • 401(k) plan
Full Job Description
We are excited to be on the search for our next DSD at The Canyons Post-Acute located in the Colton, CA area. Our SNF is widely recognized for providing safe and effective quality care at the highest degree. Our customer service is regarded as one of the best in the area.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a DSD in a SNF setting for at least one year. The DSD will have effective planning and execution skills in providing in-services and other educational requirements for our clinical team. This is a salaried position with a diverse schedule and pay ranging from $72,800-114,400/annually.

About the Position:

As the DSD, you will lead our nursing staff in providing exceptional care. You will plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-service educational programs throughout the facility in accordance with legal regulations and policies.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plan, develop, evaluate, and coordinate educational and on-the-job 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ensure that copies of lesson plans, instructor's qualifications, etc., are filed in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
  • DSD Certification
  • LVN or RN License active and in good standing in CA
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a DSD in a SNF/Long-Term Care facility required

Pay Range: $72,800-114,400/annually

Schedule: Salaried

Benefits:
  • Healthcare Insurance
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Vacation & Sick Leave
  • 401(k)

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