Director of Staff Development (DSD)

Position Summary:

The Gilroy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, is looking for an LVN/RN, who can assist our

facility actively working in both roles, as a Director of Staff Development (DSD) and an Infection Prevention (IP). This position will work in close coordination with the current IP and DSD. This position will also be a backup, to fill in if the current DSD or IP, is either unavailable or preoccupied. This position is full-time, and requires weekend availability as the schedule will be Sunday through Thursday, standard office hours of 9am to 5pm.

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 to include standard/universal precautions and guidelines for antibiotic stewardship
• Good computer skills-including Microsoft Office/Excel, and PCC experience preferred.
• APIC Certification in infection control preferred.

Responsibilities:

DSD

• 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
• Coordinates monthly/yearly calendars for in-services and other employment required activities (vaccinations, certifications, etc.), communicating them to all affected parties
• Continually evaluates and improves programs and training aids, keeping facility compliant and updated on legal, regulatory and best practices as they change

IP

• Serves as designated associate responsible for monitoring Public Health Advisories from local, state, and federal agencies including the CDC
• Serves as the on-site IPC for COVID-19 prevention and response activities, in accordance with current CDC recommendations
• Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends, methodologies, and employee health practices
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Infection Prevention and Control Program

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.

About Gilroy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Gilroy Healthcare Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Gilroy, 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: $85000 - $110000 / year

Benefits:

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

Job types: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: On-site