Director of Staff Development (DSD) – LVN/LPN

Orchard Post Acute — Fresno, CA
Starting Salary: $70,720/year (DOE) • Full-Time • On-site

About the Role

The Director of Staff Development (DSD) leads Orchard’s education, orientation, and competency programs while supporting recruitment/hiring workflows and compliance. This role partners closely with the Administrator and DON to ensure our team delivers competent, compassionate care and meets all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Talent, HR & Admin

• Coordinate and participate in recruiting and hiring activities.

• Coordinate completion/processing of employment-related documentation.

• Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.

• Maintain a professional, cooperative presence with residents, families, surveyors, and staff.

Education & In-Services

• Assess education needs using survey results, evaluations, facility rounds, and leadership input.

• Plan, conduct, document, and evaluate all required in-services for nursing and facility staff.

• Prepare the annual in-service plan; publish a monthly in-service calendar.

• Maintain in-service records per regulations; complete all Department of Health forms related to education.

• Provide direct resident care as needed to support skills validation and competency.

Safety, Drills & Infection Control

• Plan, conduct, and document Fire/Internal Disaster/External Mass-Casualty drills.

• Coordinate infection control surveillance and follow-up education.

Quality, Rounds & Surveys

• Make rounds to observe care delivery and reinforce best practices.

• Participate in facility surveys/inspections as requested by the Administrator/DON.

Documentation & Confidentiality

• Protect employee/resident confidentiality at all times; uphold HIPAA and facility privacy policies.

• Prepare and maintain required reports, logs, and education files.

Leadership & Supervision

• Assist with overall supervision/management of staff; coach and take/assist with corrective action as appropriate.

• Model a neat, professional appearance; generate enthusiasm and a cooperative work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; current CA RN or LVN/LPN license (in good standing).

• Preferred: BSN.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of direct patient care in a long-term care/SNF setting, and

  • 1 year planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs (2+ years in LTC preferred).

• Knowledge of PointClickCare (PCC) preferred; current CPR required.

• Strong communication skills; ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals; able to present to groups and answer staff questions.

• Solid problem-solving skills; able to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Very frequent standing/walking; frequent reaching/pushing/pulling; occasional sitting.

• Lift/carry/push up to 75 lbs frequently; occasional kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing, balancing.

• Visual/auditory acuity (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception; ability to adjust focus).

• Works in office and clinical areas; subject to interruptions, evening/weekend/holiday needs, call-backs during emergencies.

• Possible exposure to infectious waste/air contaminants/hazardous chemicals; adheres to safety protocols.

Note: Nothing in this description restricts management’s right to assign/reassign duties at any time. Duties may change due to reasonable accommodation or operational needs.