Staff Developer/ Clinical Trainer

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.

Position Overview

The Staff Developer/Clinical Trainer plays a vital role in delivering education and training programs for the facility, ensuring that all staff members are well-equipped to provide high-quality care to our residents. This position is designed to enhance the competencies of nursing staff and promote best practices throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate all staff development activities and training programs with specific concentration on Licensed and Registered Nurses.
• Develop educational materials and programs for in-service training aimed at enhancing staff skills and knowledge.
• Monitor and assess training effectiveness and staff performance, providing feedback and mentoring as necessary.
• Collaborate with facility leadership to ensure alignment of staff development initiatives with organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations concerning nursing associate staff training.
• Conduct needs assessments and identify opportunities for improvement in training and development.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Report to the Director of Staff Education or Chief Clinical Officer regarding staff training progress and outcomes.

Requirements

• Clear and active LVN or RN license in the State of California.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility in the supervisory role.
• Experience in staff development, training, or educational roles.
• Strong knowledge of nursing practices and regulations applicable to nursing staff.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively lead training sessions and facilitate learning.
• Expertise with PointClickCare (PCC).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate training schedules.

Shift:

Monday - Friday

May require occasional weekend duties as needed.

Benefits

Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care

• Compensation based on experience, qualification, and licensure ($99,840 - $104,000 annually for LVN); ($104,000 - $124,000 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 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.