Education Coordinator - Long Term Care

Shape the future of long-term care by leading education and staff development that directly enhances resident safety, quality, and outcomes. Serve as both an educator and clinical leader, influencing staff excellence while maintaining hands-on involvement in resident care when needed.

HIGHLIGHTS

Community-Centric:

Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.

Benefits:

South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, coordinate, and deliver staff education, onboarding, and ongoing competency programs Assess learning needs and implement targeted training to ensure regulatory compliance and quality care Provide real-time coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to nursing staff Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support quality improvement and survey readiness Maintain accurate records of staff training, competencies, and certifications Provide essential personal care, including bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility, and positioning support.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Alaska Minimum of two (2) years of experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing Strong understanding of long-term care regulations, nursing standards, and compliance requirements Knowledge of adult learning principles and staff education best practices Experience with infection control, dementia care, abuse prevention, and safe resident handling Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds, with sufficient mobility and dexterity to perform clinical and training duties

ENVIRONMENT

The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. This role primarily operates in a long-term care clinical setting, with a mix of classroom-style education and hands-on patient care. The position requires flexibility to adapt to changing staffing needs, priorities, and schedules while maintaining a strong presence on the unit. Exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, needlestick injuries, and physical strain from patient care activities may occur in the work environment.