RN Staff Development & Education Lead

Briarwood Rehab; Needham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comm.

Company-sponsored life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Needham, MA, is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) for a full-time, day-shift role (Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM). The center provides education, training, and regulatory-compliance leadership to support quality resident care in a 120-bed sub-acute and long-term care setting.

The SDC leads educational initiatives, develops competency programs, and collaborates with nursing leadership to identify needs and improve staff development

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active, and unencumbered RN license in the state of Massachusetts.
• Prior experience as a Staff Development Coordinator, Infection Preventionist, or similar educational leadership role within a nursing center or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong ability to build positive relationships and gain support from staff at all levels.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations, nursing education, and staff competency requirements.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the center maintains appropriate staffing levels and nursing care to support quality resident outcomes.
• Develop, coordinate, and provide education and training programs for new and existing employees.
• Conduct employee orientation and ongoing in-service education to ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized education records, competency validations, and required documentation.
• Assist with admissions as needed and support the nursing department's overall workflow and resident care units.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify educational needs and promote continuous staff development.
• Monitor compliance with mandatory training requirements and clinical competencies.
• Support quality improvement initiatives through education, coaching, and staff development.

Skills

RN license MA

Educational leadership

Staff development

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Job description

Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Needham, MA, is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) for a full-time, day-shift role (Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM). The center provides education, training, and regulatory-compliance leadership to support quality resident care in a 120-bed sub-acute and long-term care setting.

The SDC leads educational initiatives, develops competency programs, and collaborates with nursing leadership to identify needs and improve staff development