RN / Staff Development Coordinator
About The Position
The RN / Staff Development Coordinator enhances the clinical competencies and professional growth of nursing staff. The role designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs to equip nursing personnel with current knowledge and skills for high-quality patient care. Working with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams, the coordinator identifies learning needs and develops training initiatives aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. The position supports a culture of continuous learning and contributes to patient outcomes and staff satisfaction by serving as a clinical education resource for new and experienced nurses. This is a full-time, exempt, essential personnel position at Vierra Falls Church. The coordinator works under the leadership of the Director of Nursing and leads the clinical team. Vierra Communities describes itself as a family-owned and operated community focused on health and rehabilitation, with a supportive culture that encourages innovation, leadership, warmth, compassion, and excellence.
Requirements
- Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least three years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related healthcare facility.
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state.
- Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong technical aptitude and hands-on experience with HRIS and time-and-attendance or scheduling systems.
- Certification in Nursing Professional Development, such as ANPD certification.
- Experience with electronic learning management systems (LMS) and educational technology tools.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including The Joint Commission and CMS standards.
- Proven leadership skills and project management experience in a healthcare environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, technology, leadership, and organizational skills; ability to collaborate with diverse healthcare teams, assess educational needs, evaluate outcomes, use learning management systems and virtual training platforms, and manage multiple projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ADP and Smarlinx is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver nursing education and training, including orientation, competency assessments, and continuing education.
- Assess nursing staff learning needs through surveys, performance evaluations, and collaboration with nursing leadership, and tailor educational content accordingly.
- Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices, regulatory standards, and emerging healthcare trends to keep training materials current and evidence-based.
- Evaluate educational programs using feedback, testing, and performance metrics, and make improvements to enhance learning outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, guiding and supporting nursing staff in professional development and clinical proficiency.
- Lead the clinical team under the leadership of the Director of Nursing.
Benefits
- Seven holidays.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with immediate enrollment and employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Referral bonus program.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
