Nurse Educator - Training and Development Specialist (Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation)

Life Care Centers is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator, Registered Nurse, to lead clinical education and training for our senior living and rehabilitation team. In this role, you will assess staff learning needs, plan and deliver orientation and ongoing in service programs, and ensure clinical competencies meet regulatory and company standards. You will collaborate with nursing leadership to improve quality of care, maintain accurate education records, support performance improvement initiatives, and promote a positive, patient first culture that prioritizes dignity, safety, and excellent healthcare outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate new staff orientation and ongoing in service education
• Assess staff learning needs and develop annual education plans
• Ensure clinical competencies meet state, federal, and company standards
• Maintain accurate training records and required documentation
• Support quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Collaborate with nursing leadership on clinical practice and policy updates
• Coach and mentor nursing staff to improve clinical skills and outcomes
• Coordinate mandatory trainings such as infection control and safety
• Monitor education effectiveness and adjust programs as needed
• Promote a patient first, compassionate care culture among staff

Required Skills

• Clinical nursing practice
• Staff training and education
• Curriculum and in service development
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge (long term care)
• Quality improvement processes
• Documentation and recordkeeping
• Adult learning principles
• Infection control practices
• Patient safety and risk management
• Leadership and coaching