Staff Development Coordinator RN

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Leadership role with real impact on)

Job summary

Birmingham Rehabilitation & Wellness Center is seeking an experienced RN to lead staff development and education for the nursing department. The RN Staff Development Coordinator will oversee onboarding, competency programs, and scheduling to ensure safe, compliant staffing.

This full-time role operates days, Monday through Friday, in Birmingham, AL, with competitive pay of $40 to $46 per hour and benefits designed to support a stable, high-quality care team.

Qualifications

• Active Alabama RN license (or multistate) required.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver new hire orientation for licensed nurses, CNAs, and other nursing staff.
• Develop and maintain the annual in-service calendar, including CNA in-service requirements using our online education portal.
• Conduct and document skills competencies at hire, annually, and as needed based on audits, incidents, or survey findings.
• Support the Infection Preventionist with infection control, hand hygiene, and PPE training.
• Identify training needs through QAPI data, survey results, and staff feedback, and build targeted education plans.
• Coordinate PTO requests and schedule changes in line with facility policy.
• Participate in QAPI, survey readiness, and mock survey activities.

Skills

RN license

LTC experience

CPR/BLS

Organizational skills

Scheduling & EHR

Teaching & coaching

Job description

RN Staff Development Coordinator

Birmingham Rehabilitation & Wellness | Birmingham, Alabama | Full-Time | Days, Monday through Friday | $40 to $46 per hour

About Us

Birmingham Rehabilitation & Wellness is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center committed to high-quality, resident-centered care. We believe great care starts with a well-trained, well-supported team, and we're looking for an experienced RN to lead that effort.

The Role

The Staff Development Coordinator oversees education, onboarding, and competency programs for the nursing department and manages nursing schedules to maintain safe, compliant staffing. This role partners closely with the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and HR to build a skilled, stable workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Staff Education and Development

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver new hire orientation for licensed nurses, CNAs, and other nursing staff
• Develop and maintain the annual in-service calendar, including CNA in-service requirements using our online education portal
• Conduct and document skills competencies at hire, annually, and as needed based on audits, incidents, or survey findings
• Support the Infection Preventionist with infection control, hand hygiene, and PPE training
• Identify training needs through QAPI data, survey results, and staff feedback, and build targeted education plans
• Support CNA training or recruitment pipeline programs where applicable

Nursing Department Scheduling

• Create and publish nursing schedules that meet resident census, acuity, and state and federal staffing requirements
• Manage call-offs, shift coverage, open shift postings, and on-call assignments
• Monitor overtime, and work with leadership to reduce reliance on both
• Help maintain accurate staffing records to support PBJ reporting and daily posted staffing
• Coordinate PTO requests and schedule changes in line with facility policy

Additional Duties

• Participate in QAPI, survey readiness, and mock survey activities
• Assist with employee onboarding and retention initiatives
• Serve as a clinical resource and fill in on the floor when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Alabama RN license (or multistate compact license)
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience strongly preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable with scheduling and EHR systems (PointClickCare, timekeeping, or scheduling software experience a plus)
• Clear communicator who enjoys teaching and coaching others

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $40 to $46 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• A leadership role with real impact on care quality and team success