Location: Oakdale, CA
Openings: 1
Job Description
Oak Valley Hospital District is currently seeking a dynamic Director of Staff Development for our Care Center who will embrace our mission, vision, and values. This individual must have a passion for nursing excellence and be willing to provide outstanding patient and family supported care.
Created to provide residents of Oakdale and the surrounding rural communities with access to superior quality medical information, treatment and care, Oak Valley Hospital District was formed in 1968 and has evolved to meet the changing medical needs of the local community. With a hospital and emergency department, skilled nursing facility, four healthcare clinics, occupational healthcare clinic, and an ambulance company, OVHD is well equipped to care of our incredible community.
Why Work Here?
Oak Valley Hospital District features a staff that provides compassionate critical care and delivers exceptional patient experiences. We offer a competitive salary, one-on-one patient care, and regular evaluations.
Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, EAP, 401(a) pension plan, optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans with immediate eligibility, and a tuition reimbursement program. Beyond an outstanding benefit package, we take pride in hiring and working with the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels high quality patient care.
At Oak Valley Hospital District we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. We want to create a place where you belong no matter where you come from, what you look like, or how you identify. We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who are.
The Director of Staff Development (DSD) is a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse responsible for assessing the educational needs of staff at the Oak Valley Care Center. Develops the Care Center educational plan, implements and coordinates the identified educational and orientation programs to meet the needs of the nursing staff to maintain high quality patient care. Works collaboratively with other Managers to meet regulatory needs, the Care Center goals and to solve problems is a requirement of this position.
The DSD serves as a role model, consultant, change agent and facilitator in assessing learning needs of the Care Center. In addition, the DSD also monitors the activities of nursing staff to ensure quality care that complies with state, federal and corporate standards. They also direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, don’t delay any longer! Apply now and join our talented team of nurses and physicians today and start building the career of your dreams!
Job Requirements
Minimum Education:
Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse
Prefer BS/BSN in a related health field.
Minimum Experience/Skills:
Minimum of one (1) year Long-Term Health Care Setting.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in teaching in long-term healthcare or acute health setting.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as DSD or supervisory role.
Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
Licensure:
Maintains current California Nurse licensure.
Maintain current DSD Certification (Must obtain within six-months of hire date.
Certifications:
Maintains current BLS
Special:
Knowledge of American Heart/Heart Saver and other life safety classes guidelines.
Responsible for working with Regional AHA director, and meeting all requirements of AHA to maintain Training
Center listing status
Exempt Salaried position pay: $76,300 per year