RN - Educator

NEW! Weekly Pay Schedule

Inspire Excellence. Develop Talent. Make an Impact.

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People . We believe exceptional resident care starts with exceptional people—and we're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse Educator who is passionate about helping caregivers grow, learn, and succeed.

As an RN Educator , you'll play a key role in developing clinical talent throughout the facility. From new-hire orientation and skills validation to ongoing education and professional development, you'll help ensure our nursing team has the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to provide outstanding care.

If you're an RN who loves teaching, mentoring, and making a difference beyond the bedside, this is an opportunity to turn your clinical experience into lasting impact.

Why Join Elderwood?

• NEW! Weekly Pay Schedule – get paid faster!

• Gas Allowance Stipend and/or Ferry Reimbursement for eligible commuters

• Increased Tuition Assistance for clinical career paths

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Flexible Scheduling Options

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

• Supportive, collaborative clinical leadership team

Position Overview

As the RN Educator, you'll lead and coordinate educational programs designed to support employee development, regulatory compliance, clinical competency, and quality resident care.

You'll work closely with nursing leadership, preceptors, managers, and staff at all levels to develop and deliver meaningful education programs. You'll also serve as a clinical resource and mentor, helping new and experienced team members strengthen their skills and stay current with best practices.

This role offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to lead and teach while remaining connected to clinical practice.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

• A confident clinical professional who enjoys teaching and mentoring others

• Passionate about developing nurses and caregivers

• Organized and able to manage multiple education programs and deadlines

• Comfortable presenting to individuals and groups

• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships across departments

• Enthusiastic, approachable, and willing to serve as a resource for others

• Committed to clinical excellence and quality resident care

• Able to work collaboratively with employees and leaders at all levels

About Elderwood

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People . We believe in creating an environment where employees have the support, resources, and opportunities they need to grow—and where that growth translates into better care for our residents.

Our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide the way we work every day.

As an RN Educator, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact that extends far beyond your own clinical practice. Every nurse you teach, every skill you reinforce, and every caregiver you help develop ultimately contributes to the quality of life and care experienced by our residents.

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation of Caregivers?

If you're an experienced RN who loves to teach, mentor, and help others become their best, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your clinical expertise, passion for education, and commitment to excellence to Elderwood!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Lead as a RN Educator of Clinical Education and Practice

New-hire orientation and onboarding

Plan and coordinate general orientation with support from facility department leaders

Lead licensed-nurse, CNA, and Support Aide orientation based on hiring needs

Partner with Unit Managers and Nurse Preceptors to strengthen department-based orientation

Provide education, coaching, and follow-up to help new nurses transition successfully into practice

Evaluate orientation effectiveness and identify employees who need additional education or support

Clinical education and competency development

Plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing education based on clinical needs, quality priorities, regulatory requirements, and identified competency gaps

Coordinate annual and ongoing clinical-skills competency testing for licensed nurses

Collaborate with Unit Managers, Nurse Preceptors, and the Regional Nurse Consultant on employee development

Schedule and lead IV-certification programming based on facility needs

Coordinate and teach BLS-certification programming and maintain required equipment and records

Serve as a clinical resource for nurses who need guidance or reinforcement

Develop education related to new clinical practices, procedures, equipment, policies, and resident-care needs

Reinforce strong assessment, change-in-condition response, documentation, infection prevention, medication safety, and interdisciplinary communication

Nursing Assistant development

Coordinate CNA and Support Aide orientation programs

Serve as a primary instructor for the Nursing Assistant Training Program when applicable

Coordinate program implementation, required documentation, and testing activities

Assist with Prometric testing coordination for Nursing Assistant Trainees when applicable

Ensure Nursing Assistants receive required in-service education

Support CNA development through practical education, coaching, and reinforcement of care standards

Direct clinical practice

Accept cart-nurse assignments as scheduled or needed based on facility operations and resident-care priorities

Manage the nursing care and clinical responsibilities associated with the assigned resident group

Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately

Assess and monitor residents and respond appropriately to changes in condition

Communicate clinical changes to providers, nursing leaders, residents, and families

Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation

Direct, support, and assist CNAs during the assigned shift

Model expected clinical, communication, documentation, and infection-prevention practices

Use direct-care experiences to identify opportunities for education, employee development, and workflow improvement

Education compliance and systems

Coordinate delivery of mandatory corporate and facility in-service education

Maintain the monthly education calendar and required reports

Enroll employees in Learning Management System programs

Track module completion, competency documentation, certification status, and required education hours

Follow up with employees and leaders regarding incomplete education requirements

Serve as a clinical super user for the electronic medical record and help employees use the system accurately

Employee health and emergency readiness

Perform employee vaccinations, health screenings, and assigned medical testing

Coordinate emergency-preparedness exercises, including fire, disaster, and Code Blue drills

Maintain required education, drill, screening, and competency records

Support facility readiness for surveys, audits, emergencies, and clinical-quality reviews

Qualifications

What You’ll Need as RN Educator of Clinical Education and Practice

Required

Current license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State

At least one year of experience in a long-term healthcare facility

Experience providing in-service education or demonstrated skill in clinical teaching

Current clinical confidence in medication administration, treatments, assessment, documentation, and change-in-condition management

Willingness and ability to accept a resident assignment and work as a cart nurse when scheduled or operationally necessary

Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and communicate effectively with employees at different experience levels

Ability to work cooperatively with frontline employees, preceptors, managers, department leaders, and senior facility leadership

Strong verbal, written, organizational, and documentation skills

Ability to manage education, orientation, competency, compliance, and direct-care responsibilities

Ability to use electronic medical records, learning-management systems, and standard computer applications

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at the level necessary for safe care and effective workplace communication

Preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or another relevant baccalaureate degree

Previous RN Educator, Staff Development Coordinator, Nurse Educator, preceptor, RN Supervisor, Unit Manager, or clinical-instructor experience

Skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing experience

Experience developing nursing competencies or supporting regulatory surveys

Experience with IV therapy, wound care, enteral feeding, post-acute care, or other complex nursing services

Experience supporting CNA training or Nursing Assistant Training Programs

Experience as an electronic-medical-record super user

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