RN Staff Development Leader — Nursing Education

Ryders Health Management; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryders Health Management is seeking an experienced Nurse with Administrative Duties to develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all staff, contractors, and volunteers, aligned with their roles.

The role requires an RN license, two years of skilled nursing experience, CPR/BLS, and strong knowledge of long-term care regulations. Reports to the Director of Nursing and Administrator.

Qualifications

• RN license in practicing state.
• Two years of skilled nursing experience as an RN.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Extensive knowledge of standards of practice, regulations, and laws in long-term care, with ability to teach.

Responsibilities

• Participates in annual facility assessment to determine required knowledge and skills for staff.
• Identifies educational needs through assessment based on facility needs.
• Collaborates with Administrator, DNS and leaders to develop a training plan and calendars.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and oversees orientation for all personnel.
• Develops refresher training; tracks attendance to ensure timely completion.
• Reviews content to reflect current practice standards and policies; updates as needed.
• Utilizes external resources for content development (consultants, experts, or EL systems).
• Collaborates with department managers to develop competencies and evaluate them.
• Cooperates with Administrator to evaluate training program effectiveness.
• Schedules trainings with minimal disruption and posts notices in advance.
• Maintains training records, materials, and instructor qualifications.
• Provides CE opportunities and maintains CE documentation.
• Maintains attendance records and individual training records.

Skills

RN license

CPR/BLS

Training program development

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Ryders Health Management is seeking an experienced Nurse with Administrative Duties to develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all staff, contractors, and volunteers, aligned with their roles.

The role requires an RN license, two years of skilled nursing experience, CPR/BLS, and strong knowledge of long-term care regulations. Reports to the Director of Nursing and Administrator.