RN - Educator

Overview

RN Educator - Elderwood Shape Clinical Excellence. Inspire the Next Generation of Nurses. At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People - and our RN Educators are at the heart of that promise.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate orientation, compliance, and continuing education programs for facility staff
• Serve as a clinical mentor and resource to new nurses, Nurse Preceptors, and leadership teams
• Lead and coordinate General Orientation, department-based onboarding, and licensed nurse orientation programs
• Ensure staff remain current with evolving clinical standards, policies, and best practices
• Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and clinical excellence
• Primary Instructor for the Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP)

Qualifications

• Credentials of a Registered Professional nurse with a current NYS license required
• Baccalaureate degree preferred
• Experience in in-service education or skills in teaching; at least one year experience in a long-term health care facility required
• Ability to work cooperatively with personnel at all levels required
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required
• Personal qualities of enthusiasm; interest in needs of residents, and quality assurance desirable
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required