Staff Development Coordinator (RN)

National Health Care Associates; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Mentorship program

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Meaningful care

Job summary

Maple View, affiliated with National Health Care Associates, seeks a Staff Development Coordinator to design, implement, and oversee training for our care team. You will empower staff to deliver high‑quality, resident‑centered care while supporting professional growth and regulatory compliance.

You will lead orientation, assess needs, and collaborate with department heads to align programs with best practices. A nursing license is required, with advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid state nursing license required.
• Experience in a Long-Term Care leadership role preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in staff education.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee training programs for our team.
• Assess training needs, develop curriculum, and implement educational strategies.
• Collaborate with department heads to align training with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and support to staff to enhance skills and performance.
• Coordinate orientation of all new employees to ensure successful start and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and make improvements; maintain records of training activities and certifications.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Instructional skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Patient-centered care

Quality improvement

Innovation

Adaptability

Education

Nursing license

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Job description

A Great Place to Work Maple View is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 856 Maple Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, 06067

Staff Development, RN 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

If you are passionate about driving excellence locally and transforming care across the long-term care industry, we invite you to join our team as a Staff Development Coordinator! Mentor and inspire a team of healthcare professionals in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

• 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.