Nursing Onboarding & Engagement Lead

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

Employer retirement match (up to 5%)

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center is seeking a recruitment and onboarding coordinator to manage daily operations for nursing staff onboarding and orientation. This role will ensure timely start dates, certifications, and engagement throughout the onboarding journey.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with leadership to align trainers, managers, and teams, while maintaining policies, data accuracy, and completion of required education.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent required.
• CNA certification (South Dakota Department of Health) within 1 year preferred.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations including recruitment and onboarding planning for nursing staff (RN, LPN, CNA).
• Coordinate scheduling, onboarding check-ins, orientation, and certification timeliness for new hires.
• Update policies and checklists for onboarding and orientation per job role.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop staff competencies and annual education requirements.
• Maintain data on open positions, turnover, attendance, and retention.
• Coordinate preceptorships, internships and student programs.
• Support CNA activities and assist new employees in finding local resources.
• Interview, hire, train, and retain employees; manage performance and coaching.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Associate's

CNA Certification

Job description

Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center is seeking a recruitment and onboarding coordinator to manage daily operations for nursing staff onboarding and orientation. This role will ensure timely start dates, certifications, and engagement throughout the onboarding journey.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with leadership to align trainers, managers, and teams, while maintaining policies, data accuracy, and completion of required education.