[9753] Director of Staff Development

Full Spectrum Search Group • Thousand Oaks, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Full Spectrum Search Group is 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, which has earned a 5-Star CMS rating across nearly every major category, including Overall Quality, Health Inspections, and Staffing. 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.

Requirements

• 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

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed