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Staff Development Coordinator-RN

Valley Health Services

Herkimer, New York 13350

$76k–$108k/yr

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Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026

What this might mean for you

Valley Health Services is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $76k–$108k a year.

About this role

Overview: Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Responsibilities: The primary purpose of the CNA Instructor is to provide instruction for Nursing Assistant courses and maintain course documentation and related Nursing Assistant Program communication. The CNA instructor will follow New York State provided guidelines to prepare CNA students to learn to handle the demands of the job, understand their role, and scope of practice. The CNA Instructor prepares the students to pass an examination to become certified through clinical, classroom and hands-on training within the long-term facility setting. The CNA Instructor will assist the Director of Staff Development in preparing and facilitating mandatory education for the nursing home employees. Teach the course curriculum as outlined by facility.
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Provide on-site instruction in the areas of entry level care giving for Nursing Assistants Build knowledge and develop clinical skills aimed at assisting students to obtain the CNA certifications Plan, select, prepare and implement appropriate active learning activities and/or select and utilize reliable and valid formative and summative in-class assessment tools/techniques to measure students' achievement of course competencies Distribute, in written form, course competencies, performance criteria, established approved grading procedures and standards, attendance and class policies/procedures, and other necessary information to students at the beginning of the course Work collaboratively with the DON, administrator, colleagues and staff members to integrate instructional activities and materials Maintain accurate records on all students, including but not limited to attendance records, schedules and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content Evaluate and document students' progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained Communicate effectively with students, and all those affiliated with the course, including staff at clinical training facilities, CTC staff, and prospective employers Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and concepts of good patient care Maintain a monthly time sheet and turn in at required deadlines Ability to perform physical work with patients and students in a clinical setting Assist Director of Staff Development with mandatory education for the facility Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications: Education: 4 year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred 2 Year/Associate Degree in Nursing, required Experience: Minimum 2 years teaching Nursing Assistant program, preferred Minimum 2 years in a long term care RN experience, required Licensure/ Certifications: NYS Registered Nurse license, required New York State Department of Health approved Train the Trainer or qualified to take Train the Trainer after hired within 6 months of hire, required Skills: Clinical Skills Coaching Communication Curriculum/Plan Development Interacting with People Manage Programs Public Speaking Reading/Writing/Comprehension Training Physical Requirements: Light work: exerting up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects Occasional: balancing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, stooping, fit testing Frequent: typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking Hazards: Occasional: bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure Working Conditions: Occasional: noise, odors Trav

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
  • NYS Registered Nurse license (required)
  • New York State Department of Health approved Train the Trainer or qualified to take within 6 months of hire (required)
  • Minimum 2 years teaching Nursing Assistant program (preferred)
  • Minimum 2 years in a long term care RN experience (required)
  • Clinical Skills
  • Coaching

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays

About the employer

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Valley Health Services
Nursing Home

You are looking at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, New York—a long-term care nursing home affiliated with Bassett. The work sits inside the building with residents, not a high-acuity hospital floor: postings describe CNA instruction, mandatory education, and a Staff…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Long-term care setting with on-site CNA training and staff development RN work
  • Bassett Healthcare Network affiliation
  • Charge, group lead, or preceptor duties appear in network RN role language

What reviewers flag

  • Overall employee rating about 2.5/5 on a small set of eight Glassdoor ratings
  • Senior management category scores in the mid-twos on that snapshot
  • No Valley Health Services–specific pay, ratios, scheduling, or EHR facts validated here
long-term careCNA educationstaff developmentBassett affiliatedpreceptor-readyHerkimer

Living in Herkimer, NY

Herkimer sits in New York's scenic Mohawk Valley along the Mohawk River, offering nurses a quiet, small-town lifestyle with easy access to the Adirondacks. The village is known for the unique Herkimer diamonds found locally—a distinctive touch for this rural community within commuting distance of Utica.

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State price level · New York
107.9
8% above the national average
Median gross rent
$821/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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