Educator, Nurse Educator

About This Role

This Staff Educator role focuses exclusively on Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) nursing teams, ensuring staff are properly trained, competencies are maintained, and education programs support quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and organizational standards. The ideal candidate will have strong Skilled Nursing/LTC experience and a proven background in staff education, clinical training, orientation, and competency development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff education and clinical training programs across two SNF locations
• Develop and conduct orientation programs for new nursing employees
• Coordinate and maintain ongoing in-service education for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other clinical staff
• Develop and evaluate clinical competencies to ensure staff meet required standards
• Identify educational needs based on clinical trends, audits, incidents, quality indicators, and staff performance
• Provide education related to infection prevention, medication management, documentation, resident safety, emergency procedures, and other SNF clinical topics
• Assist with ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and applicable SNF standards
• Maintain accurate records of employee education, certifications, competencies, and required training
• Partner with DONs, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to address training and performance needs
• Support survey readiness through staff education and competency validation
• Provide hands-on clinical education and coaching when needed
• Monitor completion of required annual education and in-service training
• Evaluate the effectiveness of education programs and make improvements as needed
• Travel between the two SNF locations as required

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RN license required or preferred based on organizational requirements
• Previous Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long-Term Care (LTC) experience required
• Previous experience as a Staff Educator, Nurse Educator, Staff Development