Training and Development Educator

Luther Manor; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Luther Manor is seeking a Training and Development Educator to lead clinical education and professional development for nursing staff across the Life Plan Community continuum. The role ensures regulatory compliance and evidence-based practice while supporting safe, resident-centered care.

As a clinical mentor and change agent, you will drive onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing education aligned with Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act standards and DHS regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing education and DHS regulations.
• Ability to design, deliver and evaluate education programs.
• Experience in employee development programs for a mid-size company.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate education programs for nursing staff.
• Support onboarding and competency validation across care settings.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and report training outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Learning styles

Written & verbal communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Relias LMS familiarity

Education

BSN strongly preferred

RN license preferred

Wound Care Certification preferred

Tools

Relias LMS

Job description

Luther Manor is seeking a Training and Development Educator

The Training & Development Educatoris responsible forthe development, coordination, delivery, and evaluationof clinical education and professional development for nursing staff across the Life Plan Community continuum,including skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and other residential care settings.

This position ensures clinical competency, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice while supporting safe, high-quality, resident-centered care.

The Educator serves as a clinical leader, resource, mentor, and change agent, supporting onboarding, ongoing education, competency validation, quality improvement initiatives, and professional growth of nursing staff in alignment with Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act standards and applicable DHS regulations

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborates with relevant partners at all levels to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive education programs for team members aligned with current evidence-based practice and organizational standards.
• Supports orientation/onboarding initiatives through development of resources, maintaining effective communication around process, and providing touchpoints with new hires and their trainers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain operational competency validation processes for team members, including but not limited to annual skills assessments and task-specific competencies.
• Assess learning needs, identify gaps in practice, and implement targeted education plans to address performance or quality concerns.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership, quality, and infection prevention teams to support quality improvement initiatives, risk reduction, and resident safety programs.
• Conducts regular employee audits and reports data for QAA.
• Conductsfollow-upstudiesofallcompletedtrainingtoevaluateandmeasureresults.
• Participate in root cause analyses, audits, and performance improvement projects, using education as a key intervention to improve outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for nursing staff, supporting professional growth, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Obtainsand/ordevelopseffectivetrainingmaterialsutilizingavarietyofmediaandcompany's computer-based learningportal, ReliasLMS.
• Modifiesprogramsasneededtoensuretheyarealignedwiththeorganization'sstrategicgoals.
• Works with Training and Development Manager and Human Resources to understand current business needs and propose training solutions.
• WorkseffectivelyasateammemberwithothermembersoftheTrainingandDevelopmentteamandthe HR staff.
• ExemplifiesthedesiredcultureandphilosophiesoftheorganizationinconjunctionwithourMission,Vision, and Luther Manor Core Values.
• Maintainscompliancewithfederalandstateregulations.
• Performsotherdutiesasassigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access.Office 2011 or newer required.
• Knowledgeofdiverselearningstylesvisual,auditory,read/writeandkinesthetic.
• Strong knowledge in Written, Verbal, and Digital Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Planning Skills, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Decision Making.
• Mustdemonstratesound judgment and emotional maturity when dealing with physicians, residents,families,volunteers,visitors,andstaff.
• Familiarity witha learningmanagementtoolorlearningmanagementsystempreferred.
• Abilitytoworkscheduledhoursoutsideofnormalbusinesshoursbasedonorganizationalneed.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment required in setting priorities of tasks among multiple assigned projects
• Abilitytomodifyownworkingstyle,approach,ormethodologytofitnew/changingcircumstances.
• Abilitytopresentinformationinanorganizedmanner.
• AbilitytomaintainconfidentialityconsistentwithexpectationssetbyHumanResources.
• Ability to consistentlyexhibitresolve and problem-solving skills in a medicallysensitivefast-pacedenvironment.

• CurrentlyLicensedtopracticeinthestateofWisconsinasaRegisteredNursepreferred.
• BachelorofScienceinNursingstronglypreferred.
• WoundCareCertificationpreferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience designing and delivering employee development programs for an intermediate sized company, strongly preferred.
• KnowledgeofDHS132,DHS50, DHS83andDHS89regulations.
• Knowledgeandexperienceinsupervision.
• Maintains current and up to date knowledge in the field of nursing, including dementia related care, nursing education, and human resources compliance.
• Themobilitytospendthemajorityofworkshiftstandingormovingaboutthefacility.
• The physical strength to move or assist residents following the plan of care as required in emergency situations in all areas of the Luther Manor campus.
• Mustbeabletopush,pullorlift50pounds.
• FollowsAdministrativeDressCode.

Supervision:

• ReportstotheTrainingandDevelopmentManager.
• AssistsinsupervisionofTrainingandDevelopmentTrainer.
• Assistsinsupervisionofnewlyhiredemployeesduringorientation/on-boardingperiod.