Director of Development

Golden Sonora Care Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Staff Development to lead our employee education and training programs. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring staff competency, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional development to support exceptional resident care.

The Director of Staff Development plans, coordinates, and oversees orientation, in-service education, competency validation, and continuing education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff. The successful candidate will be passionate about fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence.

• Minimum of 2 years of Nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or healthcare setting required
• Current California LVN/LPN or RN license preferred
• Strong knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations
• Experience with employee onboarding, training, and competency assessments
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation programs
• Develop and deliver required in-service and ongoing educational programs
• Monitor and maintain employee training records and compliance requirements
• Conduct skills validations and competency evaluations
• Support quality assurance, performance improvement, and survey readiness initiatives
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify and address educational needs
• Promote a positive learning environment that supports staff growth and retention

• Full-time employment
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and staff success