Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Are you a passionate nurse leader who loves teaching, mentoring, and inspiring others? At Collierville Nursing & Rehabilitation, we’re looking for a dedicated Staff Development Coordinator / Assistant Director of Nursing to help shape the future of our nursing team and ensure the highest standards of resident care.

In this dual role, you’ll wear two important hats — empowering our clinical team through education and professional development while providing strong leadership and support to the nursing department. You’ll play a key role in fostering a culture of learning, excellence, and compassion — helping our nurses grow in their skills and confidence while maintaining the quality care our residents deserve.

If you’re an energetic, organized, and compassionate nurse with a heart for leadership and education, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your expertise and vision.

Join us and be part of a team where your leadership shapes not only our staff — but the future of resident care at Collierville Nursing & Rehabilitation.

We offer our amazing staff :

Career Growth Opportunities : We prioritize internal growth and advancement.

Monthly Staff Appreciation Events :  Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.

Comprehensive Benefits Package :  Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.

Tuition Reimbursement Program :  Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.

Retirement Savings Plan : Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.

DailyPay Option : Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.

Uniforms Offered : Ensuring a unified workplace environment.

Pay in lieu of benefits (Mod Comp) :  Competitive compensation options.

PTO with accruals for full time employees : Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance.

Core Responsibilities :

Support the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all nursing service programs to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.

Assist with managing daily nursing operations, including staffing, scheduling, and performance oversight.

Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff, promoting teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Develop, maintain, and periodically update nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

Review documentation and nurses’ notes for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; provide feedback and coaching as needed.

Collaborate with other departments to coordinate resident care and maintain continuity of services.

Oversee staff orientation and ongoing education programs, ensuring that all nursing personnel are trained and competent in facility standards, clinical procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Design, implement, and evaluate in-service training sessions, annual competency programs, and skills validations for nursing staff.

Incorporate evidence-based materials, teaching tools, and technology to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.

Identify staff learning needs and develop individualized plans for professional development and performance improvement.

Support infection control, safety, and quality assurance initiatives within the nursing department.

Serve as a role model and mentor, fostering a positive and collaborative work culture that values education, quality care, and teamwork.

Job Requirements :

Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.

Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices strongly preferred.

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.

Strong communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public.

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Experience in nursing leadership, staff supervision, and clinical education within a long-term care setting.

Strong knowledge of nursing practices, state and federal regulations, and quality care standards.

Understanding of adult education principles, staff training, and competency evaluation.

Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Compassionate, dependable, and committed to resident-centered care.

LPN or RN license in the State.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.