ADON Educator

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nursing services, programs, and initiatives in accordance with current rules, regulations, and clinical best practices.
• Cook up nursing services with other resident care services to ensure a comprehensive, consistent care plan for each resident.
• Absorb staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage and support high-quality care delivery.
• Aid with employee scheduling within established guidelines and oversee appropriate staff assignments.
• Ensure that direct nursing care is delivered by qualified personnel, including licensed nurses, CNAs, CMAs/GNAs, or nurse aide trainees as permitted.
• Monitor and review clinical documentation, including nurses' notes, to ensure they are complete, descriptive, and reflective of the care provided and resident response.
• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of in-service education programs, incorporating up-to-date instructional materials and training aids.
• Provide leadership in establishing the goals, objectives, and structure of the facility’s staff development and continuing education programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in rehabilitative and nursing practices strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide age-appropriate care for residents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, families, and external partners.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations related to long-term care.
• Committed to promoting teamwork, a positive work culture, and high-quality resident outcomes.

Benefits

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.