Director of Staff Development (Skilled Nursing Facility) Vermont Healthcare Center Torrance, CA Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $125,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Developing nurse training programs as a nurse administrator Nursing Skilled nursing facility experience Long-term care regulations LVN Health education for healthcare providers Coaching CMS Regulatory compliance Employee retention Team development CMS regulatory compliance Clinical staff training Medicare regulations Clinical staff mentoring Enterprise Learning Management Classroom Teaching Full Job Description As a Co-Director of Staff Development, you will share leadership of our education and training program with a fellow DSD. This is not a desk job. We want a nurse educator who is on the floor every day: rounding, coaching, modeling best practices, and building the skills and confidence of our CNAs and nursing team in real time. What You'll Do Spend the majority of your day on the floor, conducting continuous rounding across all units and shifts Provide hands-on, at-the-bedside training and mentorship for CNAs, including competency validation, skills check-offs, and real-time coaching Lead and coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding for CNAs and nursing staff Plan and deliver in-services and ongoing education. Identify skill gaps and coach staff through observation and follow-up, not just classroom sessions Support quality initiatives, including falls, pressure injury prevention, restorative care, and person-centered care Maintain accurate training records, competencies, and in-service documentation for regulatory compliance Help keep the facility survey-ready by aligning education with CMS regulations and state requirements Partner closely with your Co-DSD, DON, and department leaders to share responsibilities and cover all shifts Foster a positive, supportive culture that boosts staff retention and morale

Qualifications Required:

Active LVN license in California in good standing Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting Demonstrated experience training, educating, and mentoring CNAs Comfortable in a highly hands-on role, on the floor daily, not behind a desk Working knowledge of CMS regulations, F-tags, and state survey requirements Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills Ability to work with a co-DSD and adapt to the needs of a 24/7 operation

Preferred:

Prior experience as a DSD, Staff Development Coordinator, or clinical educator in a SNF Experience as a CNA Experience with electronic health records and learning management systems Who You Are You're a seasoned long-term care nurse who loves teaching and thrives on the floor. You're approachable, patient, and firm when it counts. You'd rather walk a CNA through a transfer at the bedside than hand them a handout. You take pride in seeing your staff grow.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person