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RN - Educator

Elderwood

Cheektowaga, New York

$110k/yr

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RNHealthcare OccupationsAdministrative & Consulting NursesClinical Nurse EducatorsNursing Occupations

Posted Aug 13, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 14, 2026

What this might mean for you

Elderwood is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $110k a year.

What the posting states

Base pay
Salary: up to $110,000.00 / year
Orientation & support
Plans and leads General Orientation Program (with support by other department heads) to acquaint new personnel to facility. · Serves as an instructor for the licensed nurse orientation program at designated sites when needed.

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Salary: up to $110,000.00 / year Overview: RN Educator - Elderwood Shape Clinical Excellence. Inspire the Next Generation of Nurses. At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People - and our RN Educators are at the heart of that promise. If you are a Registered Nurse who is passionate about education, mentorship, and elevating clinical practice, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact across an entire care community. Elderwood is seeking an RN Educator to lead orientation, education, and ongoing competency development for our nursing and clinical teams - ensuring excellence, compliance, and confidence at every level of care. Your Impact as an RN Educator, In this highly visible and influential role, you will: Design, implement, and evaluate orientation, compliance, and continuing education programs for facility staff Serve as a clinical mentor and resource to new nurses, Nurse Preceptors, and leadership teams Lead and coordinate General Orientation, department-based onboarding, and licensed nurse orientation programs Ensure staff remain current with evolving clinical standards, policies, and best practices Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and clinical excellence This role also serves as the primary Instructor for the Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP) Key Responsibilities; As RN Educator, you will: Act as a clinical “super user” for the EMR and serve as a go-to resource for staff Schedule, teach, and lead BLS and IV certification programs Perform staff vaccinations, health screenings, and assigned medical testing Collaborate with Unit Managers, Nurse Consultants, and Preceptors to support annual clinical competency testing Coordinate and deliver mandatory corporate in-service education Track, document, and report education compliance using the Learning Management System (LMS) Plan and deliver CNA and Support Aide orientation programs Ensure Nursing Assistants complete required in-service education hours Prepare monthly education calendars and reports Coordinate emergency preparedness drills (fire, disaster, Code Blue) and maintain documentation Lead and participate in facility staff meetings and in-service education sessions Why Join Elderwood? Meaningful leadership role with facility-wide impact Opportunity to shape clinical practice and professional development Collaborative, mission-driven culture A chance to lead, mentor, and leave a legacy of excellence Apply today to become an RN Educator at Elderwood - where your knowledge empowers others, and your leadership strengthens care. Responsibilities: RN Educator: 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 Qualifications: RN Educator: Credentials of a Registered Professional nurse with a current NYS license required. Baccalaureate degree preferred. Experience in in-service education or skills in teaching; at least one year experience in a long-term health care facility required. Ability to work cooperatively with personnel at all levels required. Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required. Personal qualities of enthusiasm; interest in needs of residents, and quality assurance desirable. Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required. This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Skills for this role

Code Blue

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • Employee onboarding
  • Developing nurse training programs as a nurse administrator
  • Nursing
  • Program design
  • Program management
  • Report writing
  • RN License

About the employer

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Elderwood
Nursing Home

Elderwood is a senior care organization headquartered in the Western New York region, with a presence in Amherst, NY. The organization's mission is "People caring for people," and it operates with a stated vision of being the "partner of choice"…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Shift differentials offered: evening weekdays +$2.00/hr, evening weekends +$3.00/hr, overnights +$1.00/hr
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans
  • Flexible scheduling with day, evening, and night 8-hour shift options

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 2.8 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Trust in colleagues identified as an area for improvement by reviewers
  • Overall employee satisfaction flagged as needing improvement
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