Nurse Educator & Staff Development Leader

Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills Nursing and Rehab is seeking a compassionate LPN or RN to join our nursing leadership team. You will support the Director of Nursing in planning and evaluating services, ensuring high-quality resident care and compliant practices.

You will coordinate care with other teams, assess staffing needs, and oversee scheduling while guiding documentation accuracy and ongoing education for staff. Join us to grow in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in rehabilitative and nursing practices strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide age-appropriate care for residents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, families, and external partners.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations related to long‑term care.
• Committed to promoting teamwork, a positive work culture, and high-quality resident outcomes.
• Must have an active LPN or RN license

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nursing services, programs, and initiatives in accordance with current rules, regulations, and clinical best practices.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident care services to ensure a comprehensive, consistent care plan for each resident.
• Assess staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage and support high-quality care delivery.
• Assist with employee scheduling within established guidelines and oversee appropriate staff assignments.
• Ensure that direct nursing care is delivered by qualified personnel, including licensed nurses, CNAs, CMAs/GNAs, or nurse aide trainees as permitted.
• Monitor and review clinical documentation, including nurses' notes, to ensure they are complete, descriptive, and reflective of the care provided and resident response.
• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of in-service education programs, incorporating up-to-date instructional materials and training aids.
• Provide leadership in establishing the goals, objectives, and structure of the facility’s staff development and continuing education programs.

Skills

Rehabilitative nursing

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Mills Nursing and Rehab is seeking a compassionate LPN or RN to join our nursing leadership team. You will support the Director of Nursing in planning and evaluating services, ensuring high-quality resident care and compliant practices.

You will coordinate care with other teams, assess staffing needs, and oversee scheduling while guiding documentation accuracy and ongoing education for staff. Join us to grow in a supportive, resident-centered environment.