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Ryders Health Management · 2 weeks ago

Staff Development

Newington, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$42/hr - $44/hr

2+ years exp

Ryders Health Management is a family-owned management company overseeing Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers. They are seeking a full-time Director of Staff Development for their skilled nursing facility, responsible for leading and coordinating the orientation and ongoing education programs for nursing and care staff to ensure high-quality resident care.

Health CareHospitalRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the facility’s orientation and ongoing education programs for all nursing and care staff, ensuring new employees receive comprehensive training and are prepared to deliver high-quality resident care

Plan, conduct, and evaluate in-service and competency training, including classroom sessions and hands-on clinical instruction, to maintain and enhance staff skills in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements

Maintain accurate records of orientation, in-service attendance, skills assessments, certifications, and training documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

Conduct regular educational needs assessments in collaboration with nursing leadership to identify areas for staff improvement and develop targeted learning plans

Monitor staff competency through ongoing observations, skills checks, and annual performance evaluations; provide remediation or additional education as needed

Serve as a resource and mentor for staff, promoting professional development, reinforcing best practices, and supporting a positive learning culture

Stay current with industry regulations, standards of practice, and educational best practices; ensure training programs reflect changes in clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and other department leaders to support quality improvement initiatives, infection control education, and survey readiness preparation

Coordinate specialized training efforts such as emergency drills, safety education, and compliance-related sessions as required

Provide leadership during facility surveys related to staff education and competency, answering surveyor questions and demonstrating education program effectiveness

Qualification

RN licenseNursing education experienceCPR/BLS certificationClinical nursing experienceLeadership skillsEnglish proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime-management skills

Required

Valid, unrestricted RN license in Connecticut

Graduate of an accredited college nursing program (BSN preferred)

Minimum clinical nursing experience, ideally with 2+ years as a licensed nurse, including experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings

Experience in nursing education or staff training, including planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs (or willingness to complete required educational development coursework)

Current CPR/BLS (or equivalent) certification as required by facility policy

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with residents, families, and the care team

Leadership mindset with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others to deliver high-quality care

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage training schedules and documentation

Comfortable working in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment (experience preferred)

Be able to read, write and understand English