Clinical Education & Staff Development Lead

Advocate Healthcare of East Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advocate Healthcare of East Boston is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate education, orientation, and competency programs for nursing and support staff. This role fosters a culture of continuous learning and regulatory compliance to support high-quality resident care.

You will design onboarding, mandatory in-services, annual skills fairs, maintain education calendars, and collaborate on CMS/OSHA-aligned education while coaching staff and guiding

Qualifications

• Current RN license preferred or LPN with strong clinical and education background.
• BSN preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS Requirements of Participation, state survey process, OSHA standards, and infection prevention protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, schedule, and deliver orientation programs for new hires.
• Develop and present mandatory in-services (OSHA, infection control, HIPAA, emergency preparedness, etc.).
• Organize annual skills fairs and ensure staff complete required competencies.
• Maintain an annual education calendar and learning management system.
• Collaborate with Infection Preventionist on CDC/CMS-aligned education.
• Coach, mentor, and support nurses and CNAs in professional growth.
• Coordinate preceptor programs and student affiliations.
• Provide targeted training in response to audit findings or performance improvement plans.
• Coordinate annual fire drills, evacuation drills, and other mandated emergency training.
• Track staff immunizations, TB testing, and health requirements; manage education budget and vendor in-services.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring staff

Education

RN license preferred

BSN preferred

LPN with clinical/education background acceptable

Job description

The Advocate Healthcare of East Boston is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate education, orientation, and competency programs for nursing and support staff. This role fosters a culture of continuous learning and regulatory compliance to support high-quality resident care.

You will design onboarding, mandatory in-services, annual skills fairs, maintain education calendars, and collaborate on CMS/OSHA-aligned education while coaching staff and guiding