RN Clinical Educator Staff Development Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

RN Clinical Educator Staff Development Coordinator

The Greens at Gastonia – Gastonia, NC

Full-Time | Day Shift

Long-Term Care Experience Required

Please Note: Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care (SNF/LTC) setting is required. Candidates with hospital-only experience will not be considered.

We welcome experienced Staff Development Coordinators (SDCs), Clinical Educators, Infection Preventionists, Unit Managers, RN Supervisors, and experienced Charge Nurses who are passionate about mentoring others and developing strong clinical teams.

Join Our Leadership Team

The Greens at Gastonia is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as our Clinical Educator and Staff Development Coordinator (SDC). This leadership role is responsible for developing, educating, and supporting our nursing team while helping ensure clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and outstanding resident care.

If you're passionate about coaching nurses, improving clinical outcomes, and helping teams succeed, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join The Greens at Gastonia?

• Leadership role with direct impact on resident care and staff success

• Monday-Friday Day Shift

• Supportive Director of Nursing and Regional Clinical Leadership

• Opportunity to shape orientation, education, and staff development programs

• Collaborative leadership team focused on quality care

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Position Summary

As the Staff Development Coordinator, you will lead all aspects of nursing education, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing staff development. Working closely with nursing leadership, you will help ensure staff are confident, prepared, and equipped to provide exceptional resident care while maintaining survey readiness and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead orientation for newly hired nursing staff

• Develop and deliver ongoing clinical education and in-service training

• Conduct competency evaluations and annual skills validations

• Maintain education records and required certifications

• Support survey readiness through education and staff preparation

• Assist with quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives

• Educate staff on CMS regulations, infection prevention, and clinical best practices

• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and leadership team to identify educational needs

• Mentor and coach nursing staff to promote professional growth and clinical excellence

Qualifications

Required

• Active, unrestricted North Carolina RN license

• Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care facility

• Previous leadership, education, supervisory, or staff development experience

• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and survey process

• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills

• Passion for mentoring and developing nursing professionals

Preferred

• Experience as a Staff Development Coordinator (SDC), Clinical Educator, Infection Preventionist, Unit Manager, RN Supervisor, or similar leadership role

• Experience coordinating orientation, competencies, and ongoing staff education

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k)

• Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities

If you're an experienced long-term care nurse who enjoys educating others, building strong teams, and making a lasting impact on resident care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join The Greens at Gastonia leadership team.

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