Registered Nurse Educator

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $94,000.00 Annually

Are you ready to love what you do?

The Nurse Educator is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs; programs will utilize and enhance evidence based practice, support all learning styles and foster empowerment and collaboration of learning, and incorporating St. John’s brand characteristics.

• Current New York State Registered Nursing License required
• Current CPR certification required
• MSN degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year in education preferred
• Minimum of 1 year Long Term Care experience preferred
• Experience with Point Click Care EMR preferred
• Good organizational, leadership and communication and critical thinking skills
• Proficient computer skills required, such as the use of Microsoft word, excel, power point and teams

• Willingness to embrace and exemplify St. John’s Brand Characteristics

• St. John’s Brand Characteristics - Embrace living by being Friendly, Respectful, Responsive, Compassionate, Innovative and Fun towards elders, families and colleagues.
• Teamwork - Actively participates. Assists team members; offers encouragement. Acknowledges/welcomes elders. Keeps team members informed. Recognizes achievements and efforts of others.
• Job Knowledge - Consistently demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of job. Remains current on job related changes and trends.
• Planning/Organization - Demonstrates initiative; plans appropriately. Uses time, materials, resources effectively. Organizes work to ensure commitment and priorities.
• Productivity - Consistently maintains high activity and efficiently produces acceptable volume of work. Consistently meets deadlines and commitments.
• Quality - Consistently produces accurate, timely work which meets required quality standards. Pays attention to detail. Sets high standards of performance for self and actively seeks continuous improvement. Provides elder-driven care.
• Reliability - Consistently delivers on commitments. Can be counted on to accomplish tasks without follow up. Available when required by elder or team and can be counted on to help or assist when needed. Responds in a timely manner.
• Demeanor (attitude) - Embraces change with optimism. Addresses concerns appropriately. Positively communicates. Good listener. Consistently maintains a positive demeanor.

What are the required skills that set me apart from other candidates?

• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate evidence based nursing practices and peer education programs
• Ability to compare and interpret previous and present data when problem solving and report in records pertinent data
• Ability to identify and delegate suitable components of care to nursing staff; supervise, teach and provide guidance as necessary
• Utilize knowledge base of group dynamics when working with elders
• Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development
• Demonstrate technical competence in Microsoft 365 applications

What will I be doing to make an impact?

• Provide the interface for communication of elder care needs with members of other disciplines, utilizing an in-depth knowledge base to ensure comprehensive follow through on problems
• Work collaboratively with Nurse Leaders to assess nursing education needs
• Identify and access the expertise of internal and external specialists to enhance nursing specific learning opportunities for employees
• Foster empowerment and collaboration of learning for the nursing department
• Participate in staff and interdisciplinary meetings
• Arrange for or provide mandatory training to all St. John’s Home employees during new employee orientation and annually
• Interact with all staff in a manner that is respectful and collaborative
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, positivity, with a team-oriented approach that is focuses on exceptional customer service

• Serve as Clinical Resource Nurse to nursing staff.
• In collaboration with Nurse Leaders will identify educational needs of nursing staff
• Maintain frequent contact with Nurse Leaders regarding clinical issues on their units, preferably daily in person, by phone or via email
• Assist Nurse Leaders as needed in accessing additional resources e.g. equipment, supplies, training, etc.
• Perform other duties as required or necessary

• Sitting, standing, walking, light to moderate lifting and bending. Occasional moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs).

• May be exposed to infections, odors, and psychosocial behaviors

This position is exempt based on the FLSA Fair Pay Exemption Learned Professional