RN Educator (Staff Development Coordinator)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Staff Development Coordinator (SDC)
The Greens at Gastonia – Gastonia, NC
Full-Time | Day Shift

The Greens at Gastonia is seeking a dedicated and organized Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) . This is a key leadership role responsible for training, onboarding, and developing our nursing team to ensure high-quality resident care and strong clinical performance.

If you are passionate about mentoring others, improving outcomes, and building a strong, well-trained team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Leadership role with direct impact on staff success and retention
• Supportive team environment focused on growth and development
• Opportunity to shape training programs and clinical standards
• Stable, team-focused environment

As the Staff Development Coordinator, you will lead all aspects of staff education, orientation, and ongoing training. You will play a critical role in ensuring new hires are set up for success and current staff maintain competency and compliance.

• Coordinate and lead new hire orientation for nursing staff
• Provide ongoing education, skills training, and competency validation
• Track and maintain all required certifications and in-service records
• Develop and implement training programs based on facility needs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company training requirements
• Partner with nursing leadership to support performance improvement initiatives
• Assist with survey preparedness related to education and competencies

• Active, unencumbered RN license in North Carolina
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
• Previous experience in staff education, training, or leadership preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Experience with staff development or infection control
• Familiarity with CMS regulations and survey process

We’re looking for a nurse who is passionate about developing others, improving retention, and building a strong, confident clinical team.

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can truly influence staff success and resident outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

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