Staff Developer/ Nurse Educator (RN/LVN) - SNF

About Sunnyside Nursing Post-Acute Care

Centrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home.

Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by:

• Maintaining high medical integrity
• Fostering a team spirit among staff
• Creating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors

We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.

The role of the Clinical Trainier/ Staff Developer oversees the facility's training for new and exhisting LVNs and RNs and promotes employee satisfaction and retention. This position reports to the Director of Staff Development.

Job Description

• Work with the Director of Staff Development in planning, developing, directing, evaluating, and coordinating educational and on-the-job training programs, in-services, and orientation.
• Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of the facility.
• Provide clinical training to newly hired staff
• Provide ongoing education to current staff
• Provide oversight to LVNs and RNs for their training, development, and skill checks verification
• Promote and utilize training as a way to empower LVNs and RNs to cultivate employee satisfaction and achieve higher retention rates
• Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to in-service educational programs.
• Maintain and update employee files with necessary certification documents, reports, class attendance, etc.
• Other duties as directed by Director of Staff Development, Chief Clinical Offier, or Executie Director

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing direct care to multiple residents
• Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved LVN/LPN or RN program
• Current unencumbered license to practice as an LVN/LPN or RN in the state
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with PointClickCare (PCC)
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Should be comfortable with teaching, speaking, presenting, supervising, and holding staff accountable
• Prior Staff Development/ Training experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Shift:

Monday - Friday

8:30am - 5:00pm

My include some evenings and weekends

Benefits

Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care

• Compensation based on experience, qualification, and licensure
• ($90,000 - $100,00 annually for LVN)/ ($104,00 - $114,00 annually for RN)
• Opportunities for growth
• Paid sick leave/paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• 401K
• Loving and caring work environment

We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. On-site experts provide teaching, coaching, and support on infection prevention practices. In addition, we maintain an abundant supply of PPE, including N95/KN95 masks, for all who provide care and services to our patients and residents. Our multiple testing capabilities, including Point-of-Care (POC) testing, are available at every location and comply with CMS and local guidance

If hired, we require that all employees be vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.