Staff Educator

Advantage Recruiting Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Recruiting Group is seeking a Staff Educator for two Skilled Nursing Facility locations to oversee nursing education, staff development, and clinical competency programs across the facilities.

The ideal candidate will have SNF/LTC experience with a proven background in staff education, clinical training, orientation, and competency development. Responsibilities include developing orientation, coordinating in-service education, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN license required.
• SNF/LTC experience required.
• Experience as Staff Educator or Nurse Educator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff education and clinical training programs across two SNF locations.
• Develop and conduct orientation programs for new nursing employees.
• Coordinate and maintain ongoing in-service education for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other clinical staff.
• Develop and evaluate clinical competencies to ensure staff meet required standards.
• Identify educational needs based on clinical trends, audits, incidents, quality indicators, and staff performance.
• Travel between the two SNF locations as required.

Skills

Staff education

Clinical training

Orientation

Competency development

Education

Wisconsin RN license

SNF/LTC experience

Job description

Staff Educator – Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Staff Educator to oversee nursing education, staff development, and clinical competency programs across two Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) locations.

This role focuses exclusively on SNF nursing teams, ensuring staff are properly trained, competencies are maintained, and education programs support quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and organizational standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong Skilled Nursing/LTC experience and a proven background in staff education, clinical training, orientation, and competency development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee staff education and clinical training programs across two SNF locations.
• Develop and conduct orientation programs for new nursing employees.
• Coordinate and maintain ongoing in-service education for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other clinical staff.
• Develop and evaluate clinical competencies to ensure staff meet required standards.
• Identify educational needs based on clinical trends, audits, incidents, quality indicators, and staff performance.
• Provide education related to infection prevention, medication management, documentation, resident safety, emergency procedures, and other SNF clinical topics.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and applicable SNF standards.
• Maintain accurate records of employee education, certifications, competencies, and required training.
• Partner with DONs, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to address training and performance needs.
• Support survey readiness through staff education and competency validation.
• Provide hands-on clinical education and coaching when needed.
• Monitor completion of required annual education and in-service training.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of education programs and make improvements as needed.
• Travel between the two SNF locations as required.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN license required or preferred based on organizational requirements.
• Previous Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long-Term Care (LTC) experience required.
• Previous experience as a Staff Educator, Nurse Educator, Staff Devel