RN Staff Development Lead — Training & Compliance

Oakdale Senior Alliance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Oakdale Seniors Alliance in partnership with Norwood Crossing in Chicago is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) to lead clinical education and staff competency across a SNF/AL setting. The role emphasizes onboarding, training, and regulatory readiness for care teams.

You will build programs, maintain training records, and collaborate with Infection Prevention to promote person-centered care. A current IL RN license and prior SDC/education coordination experience are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered RN license in Illinois.
• Experience as an SDC or Education Coordinator in SNF/AL preferred.
• Deep understanding of long-term care regulations and adult learning principles.
• High energy, strong organizational and mentorship skills with a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Orientation: develop comprehensive programs for new employees.
• Training Champion: design, schedule, and deliver mandatory and professional in-service education for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Compliance & Audit Prep: maintain training records and coordinate competency check-offs for surveys.
• Program Management: oversee CNA training and collaborate with Infection Prevention.
• Skill Development: identify and implement training to elevate staff skills.

Skills

RN license (IL)

SDC / Education Coordinator experience

Regulatory knowledge

Training design

Mentorship / communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Oakdale Seniors Alliance in partnership with Norwood Crossing in Chicago is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) to lead clinical education and staff competency across a SNF/AL setting. The role emphasizes onboarding, training, and regulatory readiness for care teams.

You will build programs, maintain training records, and collaborate with Infection Prevention to promote person-centered care. A current IL RN license and prior SDC/education coordination experience are strongly preferred.