RN Staff Development Coordinator

Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center in Arlington is seeking an RN for our Staff Development Coordinator position.

The Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) is responsible for providing new hire orientation, annual follow-up training, and education in-service programs as needed for all staff. The SDC plans, organizes, implements, and coordinates the healthcare center’s nursing staff education programs. The SDC valuates the educational needs of the healthcare center to ensure on-going continuing education and adherence to applicable required in-services. The SDC identifies, assesses, and implements in-service programs as needed regarding the satisfactory performance of clinical skills and knowledge.  Employee health encompasses administration and management of Hepatitis B vaccinations and PPD annual checks. Requires expert knowledge of basic nursing skills (patient assessment, infection control, IV therapy, medication administration, etc.) and a desire to pass that knowledge on to others.

As a Staff Development Coordinator the in cumbent works closely with the HR manager to provide new hire orientation. The SDC evaluates the educational needs to ensure on-going continuing education and adherence to applicable required in-service education for all staff. Identifies, assesses, and implements in-service programs as needed regarding the satisfactory performance of clinical skills and knowledge.

Qualified candidates must be a licensed RN, have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a nurse, and clinical training experience.

We offer a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full time associates which include affordable health and dental insurance within 60-90 days of hire, paid time off, extra pay for holidays, and a 401k with company match.

Working for MFA at a LifeWorks Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center is no ordinary career. It takes pride and dedication. It takes a critical combination of technical skills balanced with people skills. Most of all it takes a unique person, with a caring heart and a passion for helping others. It's more than just a job...it's a calling.