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Job description
RN - Educator
Requisition ID
# of Openings
1
Area of Interest
Training
Company
Elderwood
Location
Elderwood at Burlington
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Salary
$84,240 / yr - $123,357 / yr
Reporting Category
RN
Salary
$84,240 / yr - $123,357 / yr
Overview
RN Educator Pay: $84,240 - $123,357 annually
NEW! Weekly Pay ScheduleInspire 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
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.
Worksite address
burlington, VT, 05405, US
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