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Staff Development Coordinator RN - Avamere Ridgemont

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC

Port Orchard, Washington

$44–$55/hr

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Port Orchard, Washington

RNGeriatricsSub-acute CareCritical CareLong-term Care

Posted Aug 8, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

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Base pay: $44–$55/hr

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A Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) in a skilled nursing facility responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive training programs for all levels of nursing staff, ensuring clinical competency, regulatory compliance, and high-quality resident care through orientations, designing and delivering in-service education, and assessing staff performance to identify and address training needs, collaborating with nursing leadership to maintain standards of care within the facility.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university
Current, unencumbered, active RN license
Active CPR/BLS certification
Prefer experience in long term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and/or critical care clinical setting
Experience in electronic medical records documentation
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to design and deliver effective training programs
Knowledge of CMS, State and Federal regulations and compliance requirements

Benefits

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) Plan with matching after 90 days
Paid Time Off (up to 4 weeks per year, 6 holidays, accrued sick leave)
EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits
Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, CERA)
Professional Development opportunities

Living in Port Orchard, WA

Port Orchard sits on Sinclair Inlet across from Bremerton, offering nurses a quieter Kitsap Peninsula lifestyle with ferry access to Seattle. The waterfront downtown has small-town charm, local shops, and community events. Outdoor recreation is plentiful with nearby parks and Puget Sound shoreline. It appeals to RNs seeking a slower pace within commuting distance of major medical centers.

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Metro price level · Port Orchard area: 105.6; 6% above the national average
Median gross rent: $1,797/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

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