Director of Staff Development/DSD

Job Description Job Description WHY CHOOSE JACOB HEALTHCARE CENTER? Jacob Healthcare Center, located at 4075 54th Street, San Diego, CA, is a leading provider of patient-centered medical services with 156 beds. We focus on compassionate care, empowering patients to achieve their health goals in a supportive environment.

Our dedicated team offers a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty services, preventive care, and mental health support. We are proud to have a 5-star Customer Satisfaction Management (CSM) rating, reflecting our commitment to excellence. At Jacob , we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Our five-star rating reflects our commitment to excellence, and we provide a dynamic setting where you can thrive. We prioritize training, especially for new graduates, with our hands-on staff personally guiding you. Here, you'll have the opportunity to care for high-acuity patients and receive regular updates and support from your supervisors.

Position Overview: The Director of Staff Development is to plan, implement, direct and evaluate the educational program of all personnel in the facility based on identified resident needs, staff needs, and County, State and Federal laws and regulations, as applicable. In a facility-based nurse aide training and competency evaluation program, the Director of Staff Development is under the general supervision of a registered nurse and reports to and is responsible for the program to the Director of Nursing. Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum Knowledge of County, State, and Federal laws and regulations, as applicable, governing long-term care nursing facilities and training of nurse aides and facility staff Direct and conduct the orientation of new employees according to regulations which include but is not limited to philosophy and objectives of care, resident rights, safety, infection control and the policies and procedures of the facility Coordinate in-service Education programs for all employees together with their respective department heads Plan and conduct meaningful in-service education programs according to regulatory requirements for nursing personnel and all facility staff to assure competency in existing and new skills, and as directed by the Administrator Evaluate the direct work performance of nursing staff to ensure quality resident care and provide additional instruction in deficient areas Qualifications: Current, active LVN license DSD Certification, or become certified within 90 days of hire date Current CPR card 1 year of full-time experience as a licensed nurse in providing direct nursing care in a long term care facility, in addition to one year experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing, or 2 years of full time experience as a licensed nurse, at least one year of which must be in the provision of direct resident care in a long-term care facility.

Within six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching a certification program, the Director of Staff Development is responsible to obtain a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education courses in planning, implementing and evaluation educational programs in nursing. For Full time, What We Offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.

Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees. 401(k) retirement savings. Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave. Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Paid orientation and training programs. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law. #zr