RN Staff Development Coordinator

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best — provide compassionate, high-quality patient care. We are committed to fostering a culture of service excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our employees are supported, valued, and given opportunities to grow while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Staff Development Coordinator – RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the educational needs of nursing and clinical staff within the Skilled Acute Unit (SAU). This role leads orientation, in-service education, and ongoing staff development programs to promote clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care.

The Coordinator collaborates with department leaders to ensure staff competencies align with current standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains an annual education plan addressing the learning needs of nursing and ancillary staff.
• Coordinates and conducts new employee orientation and mandatory training programs.
• Provides in-service education focused on clinical skills, patient safety, infection control, and policy compliance.
• Supports competency validation and continuing education for nursing staff.
• Maintains accurate records of staff training, licensure, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to identify performance gaps and implement improvement strategies.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the unit.
• Serves as a clinical resource by maintaining current knowledge of best practices and regulatory standards.
• Assists with audits, survey readiness, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates in interdisciplinary committees related to staff education and quality of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and clinical education methodologies.
• Understanding of state and federal healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to assess learning needs, develop educational materials, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills with the ability to influence across departments.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

Education

• Postsecondary education from an accredited school of nursing. (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice. (Required upon hire)
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor certification. (Required upon hire or within facility-specified timeframe)

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of nursing experience. (Required)
• Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment. (Required)
• One (1) or more years of experience as an instructor or educator. (Preferred)