RN - Educator

Salary: $84,240 - $123,357 / year

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. Our values—Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—guide every decision we make. We strive to be the partner of choice for our residents, their families, and our community, and just as importantly, for our valued employees who make exceptional care possible every day.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable RN Educator to support staff development, clinical excellence, and ongoing compliance across our facility.

• Gas Allowance Stipend
• Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
• Ask HR about our School Partners offering the most reimbursement & support
• Full Benefits Package, including 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Ferry Reimbursement
• Multiple Free Uniforms with Embroidery
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Weekly Pay Schedule – NEW!

The RN Educator plays a vital role by ensuring that all nursing and facility personnel receive the training, education, and support needed to excel in their roles. This position works collaboratively with management and nursing governance teams to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive orientation, in‑service training, and continuing education programs.

On‑call and floor rotation are required parts of this role, ensuring ongoing clinical support and alignment with facility needs.

• Is recognized as a “super user” with all clinical aspects of the EMR and serves as a resource for facility staff.
• Schedules, teaches and leads the BLS certification program based on facility needs; maintains equipment and records.
• Schedules, teaches and leads the IV certification program based on facility needs; maintains equipment and records.
• Performs staff vaccinations, health screenings, and other medical testing as assigned.
• Collaborates with Unit Managers, Nurse Preceptors, Nurse Consultants and assists with annual clinical skills competency testing for licensed nursing staff on an ongoing basis.
• Serves as a resource and mentor for the Nurse Preceptors and new nurses in the facility, providing education and support as appropriate during department‑based orientation.
• Coordinates and/or leads delivery of corporate mandatory in‑service education for facility staff.
• Plans and leads General Orientation Program (with support by other department heads) to acquaint new personnel to facility.
• Coordinates program development, implementation, and documentation of the NATP – Nursing Assistant Training Program (if applicable); serves as an instructor for scheduled classes.
• Coordinates Prometric testing for Nursing Assistant Trainees and recording of certification, if applicable.
• Schedules and delivers CNA and Support Aide orientation programs based on hiring needs.
• Schedules and presents training programs to ensure that Nursing Assistants complete six (6) hours of in‑service education every six (6) months.
• Oversees tracking of in‑service education hours and generates reports utilizing LMS.
• Enrolls staff in LMS programs and tracks module completion and compliance.
• Serves as an instructor for the licensed nurse orientation program at designated sites when needed.
• Coordinates, with management, department‑based orientation programs for new staff.
• Plans, coordinates, and presents regular and special education sessions for nursing staff to acquaint them with new nursing practices, procedures, policies, or skills.
• Prepares monthly in‑service education calendar and monthly report.
• Coordinates schedule for periodic emergency drills including fire drills, disaster drills, and Code Blue drills and maintains records.
• Attends facility staff meetings and leads In‑service Education.
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers educational programs for staff orientation and ongoing professional development.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory training requirements.
• Serves as primary instructor for the Nursing Assistant Training Program, as designated.
• Potentially fulfills responsibilities as the facility’s Infection Preventionist.

• Credentials of a Registered Professional nurse with a current NYS license required.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Experience in…