Staff Development Coordinator/Unit Manager RN

Medilodge of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

HSA/FSA

Job summary

MediLodge of Lansing is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator/Unit Manager RN to lead the center's Staff Development Program. You will plan, implement, and evaluate training, coordinate orientation, and support clinical staff to ensure high-quality resident care.

The role requires RN licensure, CPR certification, and prior LTC experience. On-site duties include collaboration with the Director of Nursing and budget oversight to maintain compliant, effective staff development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a BSN preferred.
• Three years nursing experience, with one year in LTC.
• Experience as an instructor preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of compliance training standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees receive compliance training and education.
• Maintain training documentation per regulations.
• Monitor employee performance and address compliance issues.
• Develop and conduct orientation for new and contract staff.
• Manage Employee Health program.
• Provide hands-on clinical orientation to licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Coordinate CPR and new-employee training sessions.
• Assess resident needs to tailor training programs.
• Work with DNS to ensure clinical competency and annual assessments.
• Assist in department budget and control expenditures.
• Oversee OSHA/Risk Management documentation.
• Ensure curriculum meets state/federal/accreditation standards.
• Plan and run required in-service programs.
• Coordinate CNAs certification/training.

Skills

Staff Development

Nursing Education

Leadership

CPR

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Staff Development Coordinator/Unit Manager RN

Job Category: Staff Development

Requisition Number: STAFF015316

• Posted : July 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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MediLodge of Lansing
731 Starkweather Dr
Lansing, MI 48917, USA

Description

Staff Development Coordinator/Unit Manager Registered Nurse

Facility: MediLodge of Lansing

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Summary:

The Staff Development Registered Nurse is responsible to assess, plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and coordinate the center Staff Development Program, performs clinical tasks, and assists in other departments.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BS degree preferred.

Licenses/Certification:

• Licensed as a RN required.
• Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.
• Current with state Continuing Education (CE) Requirements.

Experience:

• Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long-term care environment.
• One year of experience as an instructor preferred.

JobFunctions:

• Ensures that employees receive compliance training and education necessary to perform their job responsibilities in accordance with Company Code of Conduct.
• Ensures that documentation for all training is completed in accordance with state, federal and compliance requirements.
• Monitors employee performance and takes necessary action for compliance issues.
• Develops and conducts an orientation program for new, rehired and contract employees.
• Manages Employee Health program.
• Provides hands-on clinical orientation and instruction to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Conducts or coordinates new employee job training, and CPR training.
• Assesses resident needs in relation to staff abilities and designs appropriate training programs.
• Working with the Director of Nursing (DNS), ensures clinical competency of nursing staff through observed skills evaluation, and conducts annual competency assessments for licensed nursing staff and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
• Assists in department budget preparation and contains expenditures within budget.
• Conducts and coordinates OSHA/Risk Management program with oversight of documentation requirements.
• Ensures the educational curriculum in the center meets or exceeds state, federal and accreditation requirements.
• Plans and conducts state and federally required in-service programs.
• Conducts certification or training programs for Nursing Assistants.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of learning principles and training techniques.

Skilled in developing and conducting training programs.

Skilled in work assessment.

Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.

Possesses basic computer skills.

Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.

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