About this opportunity
Elderwood at Lockport lists this RN - Educator opportunity in lockport, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
RN - Educator
Requisition ID
# of Openings
1
Area of Interest
Training
Company
Elderwood
Location
Elderwood at Lockport
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Shift
Days
Salary
Up to $105,000 / year
Reporting Category
RN
Salary
Up to $105,000 / year
Overview
RN Educator - Staff Development
Elderwood at Lockport | Lockport, NY
Full-time
Develop Nurses. Strengthen Clinical Practice. Stay Connected to Resident Care. Elderwood at Lockport is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as RN Educator. This position offers the opportunity to shape nursing practice through education, orientation, coaching, competency development, and hands-on clinical support.
The ideal candidate is an approachable clinical leader who enjoys helping others grow and believes strong educators remain connected to the realities of resident care. In addition to leading staff-development activities, you will maintain an active clinical presence and provide nursing coverage when operational needs arise.
Why Consider the RN Educator Opportunity? Influence clinical practice across the nursing department
Help new employees build confidence through structured orientation and support
Coach nurses and nursing assistants at different stages of their careers
Promote consistent clinical standards, documentation, and resident-centered care
Partner with nursing leadership on quality improvement and regulatory readiness
Remain connected to residents and frontline employees through visible, hands-on leadership
Help build a supportive environment where employees can learn, ask questions, and grow
A Team-Oriented Clinical Leadership Role At Elderwood at Lockport, education and resident care are closely connected. We are looking for an RN Educator who is willing to step in, support colleagues, and help address clinical needs throughout the facility.
This position requires flexibility and a team-first approach. Although staff education and development are central to the role, the RN Educator must also be willing and able to work clinical shifts when needed. The frequency, scheduling expectations, and any applicable additional compensation for clinical coverage will be reviewed during the interview process.
Advance Your Nursing Career Close to Home Elderwood at Lockport offers a convenient nursing leadership opportunity for professionals throughout Lockport, South Lockport, Newfane, Wilson, Gasport, Middleport, Pendleton, Wheatfield, North Tonawanda, and surrounding communities.
The location may also be accessible to nurses commuting from northern Niagara County, Medina and western Orleans County, eastern Niagara County, northern Erie County, and nearby areas.
If you are an experienced RN who enjoys developing others, strengthening clinical practice, and stepping in to support the team when needed, apply today to become the RN Educator at Elderwood at Lockport.
Elderwood at Lockport
104 Old Niagara Rd, Lockport, NY 14094
Responsibilities
What You Will Do As RN Educator: 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
Qualifications
What You WIll Need as a 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.
Worksite address
lockport, NY, 14094, US
Who can apply
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