Staff Development Specialist, RN

Start a Meaningful Career as a Staff Development Specialist, RN at Vista Prairie Communities!

Help shape how our teams learn, grow, and deliver exceptional care across our senior living communities.
Join Vista Prairie Communities and elevate your career while making an organization-wide impact. In this Support Office role, you'll build education and training programs, develop leaders, and strengthen quality and consistency across our communities. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment, outstanding benefits, and a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends, holidays, or on-call.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy a blend of remote work, community visits, and Support Office collaboration.
• Competitive Pay: $80,000–$85,000 annually based on experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Full-time, Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no weekends, holidays, or on-call .
• Organization-Wide Impact: Build education and training programs that support caregivers, develop leaders, and improve resident care across multiple communities.
• Professional Growth: Partner with leaders to drive learning, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Outstanding Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, PTO, 401(k), educational assistance, and more.

What You'll Do

 

• Lead Vista Prairie's EduCare learning management system and organization-wide education initiatives.
• Develop standardized orientation, onboarding, competency, and ongoing education programs.
• Create education resources, learning tools, and implementation materials for community leaders.
• Provide hands-on education, coaching, and support throughout our communities.
• Support Flex Team education, competency development, and skill validation.
• Assist communities during transitions and other operational needs through education and training.
• Promote quality and regulatory readiness through education audits, chart reviews, and staff development.
• Serve as a trusted education and compliance resource across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.

What You'll Need

 

• Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing.
• Current Minnesota RN license required. Wisconsin and Iowa licensure may be obtained after hire with organizational support and reimbursement.
• Experience as a nursing instructor, educator, staff development professional, or in nursing supervision or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% to Vista Prairie communities.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for developing others and supporting organizational excellence.

Benefits Available to You

 

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.