[9753] Director of Staff Development

LVN/RN Director of Staff Development (DSD) / Infection Preventionist (IP)

Skilled Nursing Facility | Thousand Oaks, CA

Full Spectrum Search Group is a full-service healthcare recruiting agency specializing in post-acute leadership and healthcare administration. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Director of Staff Development (DSD) / Infection Preventionist (IP) for a highly rated skilled nursing facility in Thousand Oaks, California.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the organization's top-performing skilled nursing facilities. The building has earned a 5-Star CMS rating across nearly every major category, including Overall Quality, Health Inspections, and Staffing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Annual performance bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Supportive and collaborative leadership team

• Ongoing education and professional development

• Access to enterprise clinical resources and experienced DSD leadership across the organization

Position Summary

The Director of Staff Development / Infection Preventionist is responsible for leading staff education, clinical competency programs, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and nursing schedule coordination. This leader will work closely with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and interdisciplinary leadership team to ensure staff are well-trained, regulatory standards are maintained, and clinical best practices are consistently followed throughout the facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced DSD who understands the demands of skilled nursing and is comfortable balancing education, compliance, infection prevention, and scheduling responsibilities while building a positive culture of accountability and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all staff development and clinical education programs

• Develop and maintain orientation, onboarding, and competency programs

• Oversee the facility's Infection Prevention and Infection Control Program

• Monitor compliance with state and federal regulations

• Conduct clinical rounds and provide ongoing staff education

• Coordinate nursing schedules while supporting staffing operations

• Maintain required infection prevention, education, and compliance documentation

• Partner with the Administrator and Director of Nursing to strengthen clinical systems and accountability

• Prepare for surveys and support ongoing regulatory readiness

• Participate in interdisciplinary leadership meetings and quality improvement initiatives

• Foster a culture of continuous education, teamwork, and clinical excellence

Qualifications

• Active California RN or LVN license required

• Proven experience serving as a Director of Staff Development (DSD) in a skilled nursing facility required

• California DSD certification required, or eligibility and willingness to obtain certification

• Experience with Infection Prevention programs and regulatory documentation

• Strong understanding of CMS regulations, survey readiness, and clinical operations

• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing leadership in a team-oriented environment

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a 5-Star CMS-rated skilled nursing facility recognized for quality care

• Stable leadership team with strong support from the Administrator and Director of Nursing

• Opportunity to focus on meaningful staff development in a well-run environment

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential

• Collaborative organization committed to investing in clinical excellence and operational improvements

Full Spectrum is an equal opportunity search firm. We recruit candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law.

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