Director Of Staff Development(DSD) LVN

Director of Staff Development (DSD) - LVN/LPN

Orchard Post Acute — Fresno, CA
Starting Salary: $70,720/year (DOE) • Full-Time • On-site
About the Role

The Director of Staff Development (DSD) leads Orchard's education, orientation, and competency programs while supporting recruitment/hiring workflows and compliance.

This role partners closely with the Administrator and DON to ensure our team delivers competent, compassionate care and meets all regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities

Talent, HR & Admin


* Coordinate and participate in recruiting and hiring activities.


* Coordinate completion/processing of employment-related documentation.


* Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.


* Maintain a professional, cooperative presence with residents, families, surveyors, and staff.

Education & In-Services


* Assess education needs using survey results, evaluations, facility rounds, and leadership input.


* Plan, conduct, document, and evaluate all required in-services for nursing and facility staff.


* Prepare the annual in-service plan; publish a monthly in-service calendar.


* Maintain in-service records per regulations; complete all Department of Health forms related to education.


* Provide direct resident care as needed to support skills validation and competency.

Safety, Drills & Infection Control


* Plan, conduct, and document Fire/Internal Disaster/External Mass-Casualty drills.


* Coordinate infection control surveillance and follow-up education.

Quality, Rounds & Surveys


* Make rounds to observe care delivery and reinforce best practices.


* Participate in facility surveys/inspections as requested by the Administrator/DON.

Documentation & Confidentiality


* Protect employee/resident confidentiality at all times; uphold HIPAA and facility privacy policies.


* Prepare and maintain required reports, logs, and education files.

Leadership & Supervision


* Assist with overall supervision/management of staff; coach and take/assist with corrective action as appropriate.


* Model a neat, professional appearance; generate enthusiasm and a cooperative work environment.

Qualifications


* Graduate of an accredited nursing program; current CA RN or LVN/LPN license (in good standing).


* Preferred: BSN.


* Experience:
+ Minimum 1 year of direct patient care in a long-term care/SNF setting, and
+ 1 year planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs (2+ years in LTC preferred).


* Knowledge of PointClickCare (PCC) preferred; current CPR required.


* Strong communication skills; ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals; able to present to groups and answer staff questions.


* Solid problem-solving skills; able to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions.

Physical & Work Requirements


* Very frequent standing/walking; frequent reaching/pushing/pulling; occasio...