Staff Development Coordinator RN

Norwood Crossing • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Norwood Crossing, now under the management of Oakdale Seniors Alliance, is hiring a Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) to support clinical excellence and staff education at its senior care community in Chicago’s Norwood Park neighborhood. The coordinator ensures staff members are trained, certified, and prepared to provide quality care, while supporting a team-first culture and regulatory compliance.

The SDC develops and delivers onboarding, orientation, mandatory in-service education, and professional training for clinical and non-clinical employees. The role maintains training records, coordinates competency check-offs, supports regulatory survey preparation, oversees the facility’s CNA training program, and may work closely with the Infection Preventionist. The coordinator also identifies training needs and implements education on clinical protocols and person-centered dementia care.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Deep understanding of current long-term care regulations and state training requirements.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• High energy and exceptional organizational skills.
• Genuine passion for teaching and mentorship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a Staff Development Coordinator, Education Coordinator, or in a similar role in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Assisted Living setting is strongly preferred.
• A great sense of humor is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct comprehensive orientation programs for new employees.
• Design, schedule, and deliver mandatory and professional in-service education for clinical and non-clinical staff, including CNA, LPN, and RN employees.
• Maintain training records and coordinate staff competency check-offs to support compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as a key resource during regulatory surveys.
• Oversee the facility’s CNA training program.
• Work closely with the Infection Preventionist role as needed to support community safety and education.
• Identify staff training needs and implement development on clinical protocols and person-centered dementia care techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan
• Access to new resources and technology for training programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed