Director of Staff Development (DSD)

Company: Buena Vista Care Center
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Staff Development (DSD)

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

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:

Valid LVN or RN license, in good standing
Minimum 2 years' experience providing direct care to multiple residents
Minimum 1 year experience developing and delivering training, and supervising staff
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 a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
401(k) with discretionary company match annually
Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
Employee Assistance program
Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more---.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.

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Buena Vista is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Santa Barbara, California. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness.
As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve, and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.

Pay: $43 - $46 / hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Referral program

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: On-site

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