Education
• 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
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience
• 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
o 1 year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating education programs in nursing
o 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