Mercy Retirement and Care Center - Staff Development Director

Transforming Age•Oakland, CA

1d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Mercy Retirement & Care Center has been at the forefront of senior care for more than 150 years. Situated on our lush campus in Oakland, we provide assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of healthcare needs. We provide exceptional, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for our residents. Our Culture of Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do.

Requirements

Current RN, LPN, or LVN license in good standing.
Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in nursing administration or staff supervision in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting.
Director of Staff Development (DSD) Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Certified CPR/First Aid instructor or willingness to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
Experience with EHR and staff education platforms (e.g., Relias).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in Office 365, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other programs.
Completion of a background. check.
Drug screen, fingerprint, TB test, and/or physical may be required per state/local guidelines.
Strong leadership, organization, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff effectively.
Knowledge of state/local (e.g. California Title 22) nursing facility regulations.
Sensitivity to the needs of older adults and commitment to person-centered care.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.

Responsibilities

Designs, schedules, and evaluates mandatory in-service training for CNA’s, RNA’s, and licensed nursing staff.
Maintains required program approvals through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Utilizes Relias Learning or other LMS tools to enhance training delivery and ensure regulatory compliance.
Develops lesson plans with clear objectives, content, instructional methods, and evaluation tools.
Coordinates orientation programs for all new nursing staff and mandatory community-wide trainings.
Maintain and monitor required certifications, including CPR, First Aid, and DSD training records.
Assesses team member competencies through direct observation, skills evaluations, and annual assessments.
Provides clinical skills training and remediation based on observed performance or regulatory needs.
Maintains accurate and organized training records, lesson plans, attendance logs, and evaluations for auditing and licensure compliance.
Collaborates with the Director of Nursing (DON) on performance appraisals by contributing training and attendance documentation.
Administers the employee health screening process, including TB testing and Hepatitis B vaccination.
Ensures annual physicals and health requirements are met and tracked for all team members.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, external educators, and consultants to support training efforts.
Coordinates and supervises CNA and RNA clinical activities, ensuring proper delegation and skill development.
Participate in committees such as Infection Control, QA/QI, and Safety.
Coordinates and supervises clinical placements and internships for student nurses and interns.
Provide direct resident care or serve as the desk nurse during critical staffing needs or emergencies.
Support emergency preparedness education including fire safety, disaster drills, and resident evacuation protocols.
Complete and submit regulatory reports including staffing ratios, COVID-19 data (as requested), and training compliance metrics.
Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility, and demonstrate commitment to Culture of Excellence and strategic goals
Performs other duties as assigned.