Nursing Education Lead – SNF (Madison)

Advantage Recruiting Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Recruiting Group is seeking a Staff Educator to oversee nursing education, staff development, and clinical competency programs across both SNF locations in Madison, Wisconsin. The role focuses on SNF nursing teams to ensure staff are properly trained and compliant with standards.

The ideal candidate has strong Skilled Nursing/LTC experience and a proven background in staff education, clinical training, orientation, and competency development. Travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN license preferred/required based on facility requirements.
• Previous SNF / LTC experience required.
• Experience as Staff Educator or related leadership roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SNF clinical practices, regulations, and quality standards.
• Experience developing and delivering nursing education and competency programs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with nursing leadership.
• Comfortable providing education and coaching to staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff education and clinical training programs across both SNF locations.
• Develop and conduct orientation programs for new nursing employees.
• Coordinate and maintain ongoing in-service education for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other clinical staff.
• Develop and evaluate clinical competencies to ensure staff meet required standards.
• Identify educational needs based on clinical trends, audits, incidents, quality indicators, and staff performance.
• Provide education related to infection prevention, medication management, documentation, resident safety, emergency procedures, and other SNF clinical topics.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and applicable SNF standards.
• Maintain accurate records of employee education, certifications, competencies, and required training.
• Partner with DONs, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to address training and performance needs.
• Support survey readiness through staff education and competency validation.
• Provide hands-on clinical education and coaching when needed.
• Monitor completion of required annual education and in-service training.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of education programs and make improvements as needed.
• Travel between the two Madison SNF locations as required.

Skills

Staff education

Clinical training

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Infection control

Education coordination

Education

Wisconsin RN license

SNF/LTC experience

Job description

Advantage Recruiting Group is seeking a Staff Educator to oversee nursing education, staff development, and clinical competency programs across both SNF locations in Madison, Wisconsin. The role focuses on SNF nursing teams to ensure staff are properly trained and compliant with standards.

The ideal candidate has strong Skilled Nursing/LTC experience and a proven background in staff education, clinical training, orientation, and competency development. Travel between sites is required.