LVN DSD, Skilled Nursing
Company: Community Health System
Location: Fresno
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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 The LVN Skilled Nursing Director
of Staff Development (DSD) at Burnett Extended Care Center is
responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating
comprehensive training and education programs for specific levels
of staff (e.g., CNAs, RNAs, LVNs) to ensure clinical competency,
regulatory compliance, and high-quality resident care. The DSD
collaborates with nursing and facility leadership to assess
training needs, develop curriculums, and delivers both classroom
and hands-on training sessions. This role supports orientation for
new hires, conducts ongoing staff competency assessments, and
assists with the implementation of policies and procedures to
maintain standards of care. Qualifications Education High School
Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or Completion of a
CHS-approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate
Completion of an accredited Vocational Nursing School program OR
become licensed by equivalency Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience 2 years of experience as a licensed nurse 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 • 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) LVN - Current State of California
Licensed Vocational Nurse License DSD - Certified Director of Staff
Development required within 180 days of hire or transfer into
position
Keywords: Community Health System, Merced , LVN DSD, Skilled Nursing, Healthcare , Fresno, California
