LVN Director of Staff Development (DSD), Skilled Nursing - job 1 of 2

Overview

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

Humanity, Excellence, Ingenuity, Duty; we stand for these values at Community. Consistently recognized for excellence in patient and employee care, we are the region’s largest healthcare provider and private employer. We exist to better the lives of all those we serve by offering customers access through our hospitals, our health insurance, and our physician offices – all under one home that is Community Health System. 

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. 

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here.

Responsibilities

As the LVN Director of Staff Development (DSD) at Community Subacute & Transitional Care Center, you’ll play a vital role in supporting excellence across a 106-bed skilled nursing facility that provides both subacute and transitional levels of care. As a distinct part of Community Regional, this facility serves patients with complex needs — from chronic and subacute conditions to those recovering from illness, surgery, or extended hospitalization. As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll ensure that staff are well-equipped, confident, and empowered to deliver the high-quality, patient-centered care that Community is known for.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive education and training programs for staff — including CNAs, LVNs, and RNAs — to maintain clinical competency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support high-quality patient care. You’ll also lead classroom and hands-on training sessions, facilitate orientation for new hires, and conduct ongoing staff competency assessments. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen care delivery, foster professional growth, and make a lasting impact as part of the region’s largest healthcare system.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Completion of an accredited Vocational Nursing School program OR become licensed by equivalency required
• 2 years of experience as a licensed nurse required
• 1 year of experience as a licensed nurse providing care and services to chronically ill or elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, home care, hospice care, or other long-term care setting required
• One of the following is required:
  • 1 year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating education programs in nursing
  • Possess 24 hours of continuing education certificate(s) in planning, implementing, and evaluating education programs in nursing. The courses must be either approved by the Board of Registered Nursing or be administered by an accredited educational institution and the certificates must be obtained within six months of employment and prior to teaching in a training program

Licenses and Certifications   

• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• LVN - Current State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse License required
• DSD - Certified Director of Staff Development required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.