DSD at Diablo Valley Post Acute in Concord, California

Job Description:

We are looking for a Director of Staff Development to join our team!

Requirements: Valid LVN License in good standing; DSD certificate collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, treating all residents with dignity and respect, communicating effectively with all staff, residents and family members.

Some of the duties include:

• Develop and monitor the goals and objectives of the in-service trainings for the facility


• Interviewing, hiring and orienting new employees


• Creating and maintaining records and reports pertinent to in-service requirements


• Partnering with Administrator and DON to meet daily staffing and PPD goals


• Reviewing and creating daily staffing schedule


• Attending meetings and serving on committee's as required


• Ensuring that all staff attend and participate in in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard


• Responsible for providing direct patient care when not performing DSD duties


• Representing the department at and participate in top level meetings


• Implementing recommendations from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee as they relate to the educational needs of the facility


• Maintaining a positive and calm disposition when communicating with staff, residents, family, visitors, government entities, etc.


• Following Infection and Control policies and procedures


• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately


• Protecting each resident's file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards


• Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

• LVN license


• Experience in a skilled nursing facility


• APIC Certification in infection control