[9688] Director of Staff Development - 5 Star Skilled Nursing Facility

LVN DSD / Infection Preventionist

Skilled Nursing Facility | Orange County, 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 LVN Director of Staff Development (DSD) / Infection Preventionist (IP) for a skilled nursing facility in Orange County, California.

This is an opportunity to join a stable and supportive skilled nursing operation with improving census, stabilized staffing, and strong leadership support. The organization is seeking a hands-on clinical educator and infection prevention leader who can help maintain accountability, support staff development, and continue strengthening clinical systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Up to 15% bonus potential
• Benefits package offered
• Supportive clinical leadership structure
• Ongoing training and collaboration with enterprise clinical teams
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced DSD and DON leadership teams across the organization

About the Facility

• Skilled nursing facility located in Orange County, CA
• Stable and supportive leadership team
• Census currently operating near capacity
• Staffing stabilization efforts showing strong progress
• Minimal registry utilization goal with improving staffing consistency
• Collaborative clinical support structure including DON, clinical coach support, and enterprise-wide DSD education resources

Position Summary

The LVN DSD / IP will oversee staff development, infection prevention processes, scheduling coordination, and ongoing clinical education within the facility. This individual will work closely with nursing leadership and operational teams to ensure compliance, staff competency, and consistent clinical practices throughout the building.

The ideal candidate is an experienced DSD who understands the pace and expectations of skilled nursing and can effectively balance education, compliance, scheduling oversight, and infection prevention responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all staff development and clinical education initiatives
• Oversee infection prevention and infection control programs
• Conduct clinical rounds and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Coordinate and manage nursing schedules
• Support onboarding, orientation, and ongoing competency training
• Maintain required documentation, tracking, and reporting
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to improve systems and accountability
• Assist with survey preparedness and regulatory compliance efforts
• Participate in interdisciplinary leadership meetings and educational forums
• Support ongoing staffing stabilization initiatives and culture development

Qualifications

• Active California LVN license required
• Prior skilled nursing facility experience required
• Prior Director of Staff Development (DSD) experience required
• Infection Preventionist (IP) certification strongly preferred
• Candidates with one certification and willingness to obtain/renew the second may be considered
• Strong understanding of skilled nursing regulations and clinical operations
• Experience with staff education, scheduling, and compliance management
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills

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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