Staff Development Coordinator

Magnolia Health Systems; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Attendance Bonuses

Weekend Bonuses

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Especially Kidz, a pediatric skilled nursing facility in Shelbyville, IN, seeks a compassionate Staff Development Coordinator to lead recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing staff education. The role ensures regulatory training, competency validation, and effective integration of new hires within the facility’s clinical team.

The ideal candidate is a licensed nurse in Indiana with strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate education programs in collaboration with department leaders.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Nurse in Indiana.
• Experience coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and staff training.
• Ability to document and track training and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and onboarding from interviews through 90-day introductory period.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, new-hire orientation, department training, and competency validation.
• Plan and evaluate facility educational programs based on resident needs and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain orientation, continuing education, and in-service training programs with department leaders.
• Create and manage monthly training calendars, lesson plans, objectives, testing, and competency demonstrations.
• Ensure all required state and federal training and in-service requirements are completed and documented.
• Maintain records of orientation, attendance, training topics, competencies, and certifications.
• Partner with department leaders to identify training opportunities and support needed for staff.
• Keep current knowledge of policies, resident rights, clinical standards, and regulations; communicate updates.
• Coordinate student clinical rotations and serve as liaison for nursing schools and training programs.
• Serve as Program Director/instructor for nursing assistant training programs when applicable.
• Promote employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and retention.

Skills

Communication

Staff development

Training coordination

Regulatory compliance

Nursing leadership

Education

Indiana licensed nurse

Job description

About us: Especially Kidz

is a pediatric skilled nursing facility located in Shelbyville, Indiana. Especially Kidz is seeking a compassionate Staff Development Coordinator to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents.

About the Role:

• Lead the recruitment and onboarding process from candidate interviews through completion of the employee’s 90-day introductory period.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, new-hire orientation, department training, competency validation, and ongoing check-ins to support a successful transition into the facility.
• Independently plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate facility educational programs based on resident needs, staff development needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain new-hire orientation, continuing education, and in-service training programs in collaboration with department leaders.
• Create and manage monthly training calendars, lesson plans, learning objectives, testing, and return demonstrations to assess employee competency.
• Ensure all required State and Federal training and in-service requirements are completed and properly documented.
• Maintain accurate records of orientation, attendance, training topics, competencies, certifications, and other required personnel-file documentation.
• Partner with department leaders to identify performance concerns, training opportunities, and additional support needed for new and current employees.
• Maintain current knowledge of facility policies, resident rights, clinical standards, and regulations affecting resident care, and communicate updates through formal and informal education.
• Coordinate student clinical rotations and serve as a facility liaison for nursing schools and other healthcare training programs.
• Serve as Program Director and/or instructor for nursing assistant training programs, when applicable, in accordance with State and Federal requirements.
• Promote employee engagement, professional development, regulatory compliance, and retention across the facility.

About you:

• Must be a Licensed Nurse in the state of Indiana.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to relate effectively with residents, representatives, visitors, families, and employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with nursing employees.

Benefits: Especially Kidz offers-

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed
• Supplemental Insurance:

• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Disability Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity

• Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life:

• Builds cash value
• Employee-owned policy
• Family coverage, including grandchildren

• Paid Vacation
• Attendance Bonuses
• Weekend Bonuses
• Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Especially Kidz is an equal opportunity employer and gives employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.