Development Nurse; RN

Located just off the Town Green in the center of Colchester, Apple Rehab Colchester has been providing the community with unsurpassed nursing care & rehabilitation services for more than three decades. Through a full complement of physical, occupational and speech language therapies, highly - skilled nursing care and physician driven programs, Apple Rehab Colchester provides a comprehensive rehabilitation program to meet your needs.

Recognizing the multiple dimensions of health and wellness, the Memory Care Program at Apple Rehab Colchester provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to care in addition to contemporary pharmacological based treatment modalities. Our treatment plans are designed to compassionately care for patients and families coping with Alzheimer’s and dementia related disorders, incorporating the environment of care, coaching, life strategies, and medication management.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

RN REGISTERED NURSE STAFF EDUCATOR

The RN Registered Nurse Staff Educator plans, controls, and executes the implementation of new hire orientation and ongoing training programs for all personnel to ensure the maintenance and continuity of a high standard of services throughout the facility.

The RN Registered Nurse Staff Educator demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team. The RN Registered Nurse Staff Educator demonstrates patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.

The RN Registered Nurse Staff Educator coordinates mandatory in-service requirements for all facility staff in addition to education on an as-needed basis for all shifts and departments.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a current state RN license and be a nurse in good standing.
• Must meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.
• Ability to supervise and instruct others.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative, and infection control requirements, OSHA laws and regulations, nursing and medical practices, and guidelines governing long term care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility.

Hour requirement- At least 8 hours a week

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit