You'll orient and educate all the nursing staff in the nursing center.
Posted Oct 16
Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
Long Term Care
License
RN license Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current RN licensecurrent RN license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
current RN licenseMust be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current RN license
Education
graduate of an accredited nursing school
Also asks
excellent clinical nursing skillsExcellence in clinical nursing skills required
Preferred
Experience
three years full-time or equivalent clinical experienceMinimum three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience preferred
Experience
two years clinical experience in long-term care nursingTwo years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year as an educator preferred
Experience
one year as an educator
Experience
gerontology experienceExperience in Gerontology preferred
Also asks
training or experience in adult learningTraining and/or experience in adult learning preferred
What it pays
Against similar roles
Pays above most Delaware staff rolesDelaware staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $48/hr, across 107 postings.
Pay reviews
Pay and benefits vary by union agreement, state law, job grade, location and length of service.Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
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Benefitsfree 24/7 virtual doctor visits for Anthem-enrolled employees and immediate familyFree 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
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Benefitsinstant access to part of earned payOn-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
Benefitspet insurancePet Insurance
Benefitsterm and whole life insuranceTerm and Whole Life Insurance
Free 24/7 virtual health care for medically-enrolled employees and immediate family
On-Demand Pay Program
Voluntary insurances (pet, term and whole life, short-term disability, hospital indemnity, personal accident, critical illness, cancer coverage)
The role and schedule
Union
Union position
Day to day
annual competency testing and performance appraisal for nursing staffPerform annual competency testing and evaluation and clinically appraise nursing staff performance to identify areas for education.
Day to day
employee TB and hepatitis vaccines, plus flu shot trackingProvide oversight to Employee Health Program to include administering and tracking of tuberculosis and hepatitis vaccine and tracking of influenza immunizations for all employees.
Day to day
new-hire orientation supervisionSupervise and monitor new nursing employees throughout their individualized orientation period.
Day to day
education programs built from staff needsDevelop education programs in response to staff needs and teach staff current accepted patient care and nursing center practices.
Details
reports to the Director of NursingReport to the Director of Nursing
We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
The primary function of the Nurse Educator is to orient and educate all nursing personnel in the nursing center and to ensure safe effective nursing care according to the federal, state, and facility guidelines, policies and procedures.
Report to the Director of Nursing
Develop education programs in response to staff needs and teach staff current accepted patient care and nursing center practices.
Supervise and monitor new nursing employees throughout their individualized orientation period.
Perform annual competency testing and evaluation and clinically appraise nursing staff performance to identify areas for education.
Provide oversight to Employee Health Program to include administering and tracking of tuberculosis and hepatitis vaccine and tracking of influenza immunizations for all employees.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current RN license
Minimum three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience preferred
Two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year as an educator preferred
Excellence in clinical nursing skills required
Experience in Gerontology preferred
Training and/or experience in adult learning preferred
Benefits
Variable compensation plans
Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
We also offer several voluntary insurances such as
Pet Insurance
Term and Whole Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Hospital Indemnity
Personal Accident
Critical Illness
Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
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Milford straddles two counties, with its northern portion situated in Kent County and its southern neighborhoods in Sussex County. The downtown core around Front Street and Walnut Street features historic properties near the Mispillion River, offering walkable access to local businesses.
Beyond the center, newer residential communities and subdivisions—such as those around Griffith Lake Drive and Patchwork Drive—offer quiet, car-dependent residential settings with fast highway connections.
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Healthcare workers in Milford have immediate access to major regional medical care, anchored by the 21-acre Bayhealth Sussex Campus. Commutes are overwhelmingly car-dependent, with over 84% of residents driving to work, aided by direct links to Route 1 and Route 13 for travel north toward Dover or south toward coastal towns.
Public transit usage is very limited at under 2%, making a personal vehicle essential for shift work and general errands.
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Outdoor recreation centers on the Mispillion Riverwalk, a mile-long paved path through downtown that serves as Delaware's largest municipal park, offering pedestrian trails, a playground, and basketball and pickleball courts. Nearby, the 313-acre Abbott's Mill Nature Center provides preserved woodland trails and a historic gristmill.
Closer to the Delaware Bay, the DuPont Nature Center provides prime viewing for migrating shorebirds and spawning horseshoe crabs.
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