Staff Development Coordinator LPN

Hebrew Center for Health & Rehabilitation; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% defined contribution retirement

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Hebrew Center for Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator to design, implement, and oversee staff training programs that elevate resident care. You will lead orientation, ongoing education, and regulatory alignment to ensure high standards of clinical practice and staff development.

You will mentor staff, maintain certification records, and drive a culture of continuous improvement across our nursing team, contributing to a supportive and growth-oriented work

Qualifications

• Valid state nursing license.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Experience in a nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in staff education and development.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery.
• Inspirational leadership with a focus on innovation and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee training programs for staff.
• Develop orientation and ongoing training curricula.
• Assess training needs, develop curriculum, and implement educational strategies.
• Mentor, coach, and support staff to enhance skills and performance.
• Coordinate orientation of all new employees to ensure compliance.
• Maintain records of training activities and staff certifications.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Instructional skills

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Resident-centered care

Compassionate care

Education

Advanced degree or certification

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Location: 1 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford, Connecticut, 06117

Staff Development LPN Full Time

What You’ll Do:

As the Staff Development Coordinator, you will design, implement, and oversee training programs for our team. Your expertise and guidance will empower our staff to provide high-quality care and achieve clinical program objectives aligned with our mission. Your leadership will contribute to the enhancement of our care standards, resident well-being and the professional growth of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver orientation and ongoing training programs that ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our residents
• Assess training needs, develop curriculum, and implement educational strategies
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure training aligns with regulatory requirements and best practices
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and support to staff to enhance their skills and performance
• Coordinate orientation of all new employees to ensure a successful new-hire start and regulatory compliance
• Evaluate training effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements Maintain accurate records of training activities and staff certifications
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Hebrew team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications of a Staff Development Coordinator include:

• Valid state nursing license
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Experience in a nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care setting preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in staff education and development
• Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery
• Inspirational leader with a focus on innovation and quality improvement
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Excellent communication, instructional and presentation skills Strong clinical, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.