Director Staff Development LVN

Rosewood, an award-winning HumanGood life plan communityin Bakersfeld, CA is seeking a Full-time Director of Staff Development (DSD) LVN.  The DSD LVN assesses training needs, plans, implements and provides in-service education and department specific new team member orientation.  S/he ensures all medical staff are trained to provide care in accordance with our “Philosophy for Person-Directed Care,” as well as in accordance with appropriate local, state and federal regulations. The DSD RN will also assist in educating and treating residents.

** Full-Time  ** $75,000 - $90,000/year (DOE)

A day in the life may include:

• Assesses and identifies training needs through evaluation of staff and by keeping abreast of relevant medical advances;


• Provides in-service education for employees with emphasis on regulatory guidelines including OBRA, Title 22 guidelines, etc…;


• Evaluates of effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement;


• Meets training requirements established by policy, Title 22 and OBRA in terms of necessary hours and topics available to Team;


• Provides in-services for team members campus wide as necessary;


• Provides new employee orientation for Team;


• Provides individualized training when necessary for Team;


• Attends in-service training workshops and meetings as required;


• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the facility safety program;

To be successful in the role, you would have: 

• Minimum of two years of LVN experience or one year as a nursing supervisor


• Completion of Accredited Licensed Nursing Program (LVN/LPN)


• Current CA LVN/LPN License


• Current CPR certification


• Must have a DSD certification per state regulation


• Clinical observation and assessment skills


• Proficient computer skills necessary to complete documentation, review electronic health records and communicate with team members


• BSN preferred, but not required


• Skilled Nursing or Senior care experience preferred, but not required

What's in it for you?

As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.

HumanGood offers competitive pay and phenomenal benefits. Eligible positions (30+ hours/week) start with 20 paid days off, plus seven holidays, a company-matching 401(k) and health plans that give you cash to use for those unexpected health issues. We provide healthcare benefits for our part-time and per diem team members! We also offer a Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement. You can view more information about our total rewards at HGcareers.org.

Come see what HumanGood has to offer!

The health and safety of our team members and residents is our top priority and with the increasing spread of variants of COVID-19, it is critical that we do all we can to protect one another from this disease.

Where legally permissible, you may begin working after (a) showing proof of the first dose of a two-dose COVID vaccination regimen or one dose of a one-dose COVID vaccination; (b) showing proof of a COVID vaccination appointment within 7 days of your start date; or, (c) upon submission of a request for exemption from COVID vaccination. Exemptions based on religious beliefs and qualifying medical reasons will be considered