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.