Nursing Leader & Staff Development Specialist

Navigator Homes of Marthas Vineyard; Edgartown (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annually

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance program

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing / Staff Development Coordinator (ADON/SDC) to join our nursing leadership team on Martha’s Vineyard. This dual-role supports clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and ongoing staff education to ensure high-quality resident care.

The candidate will lead education, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing clinical training, while serving as acting Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence when

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license is required and in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience with staff development, clinical education, orientation, or competency training preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS requirements and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing services.
• Supervise nursing staff, provide leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, facility policies, and clinical standards.
• Monitor resident care and clinical outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Support survey preparedness and assist with plans of correction.
• Assist with nursing staffing coordination and clinical coverage as needed.
• Investigate incidents and clinical issues and follow up as required.
• Support infection prevention, medication management, risk management, and resident safety initiatives.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and resident care planning.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education/training

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Job description

Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing / Staff Development Coordinator (ADON/SDC) to join our nursing leadership team on Martha’s Vineyard. This dual-role supports clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and ongoing staff education to ensure high-quality resident care.

The candidate will lead education, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing clinical training, while serving as acting Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence when