ADON-Educator: Lead Nursing Education & Quality

Creekwood Nursing and Rehab; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks an LPN or RN ADON-Educator to mentor and develop nursing staff, coordinate ongoing education, and uphold regulatory compliance across the facility. This role rewards leadership, clinical excellence, and a collaborative team environment.

As ADON-Educator, you will guide in-service programs, ensure quality care, and partner with the DON to maintain high standards while supporting staff growth and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and teaching nursing staff.
• Familiarity with rehabilitative nursing practices.
• Ability to meet age-related needs of residents.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the nursing service department and its programs.
• Develop, maintain, and update written policies and procedures for daily functions of the nursing service.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Determine staffing needs of the nursing service to meet residents' needs.
• Supervise and assist scheduling of employees within state guidelines.
• Ensure direct nursing care is provided by licensed staff or qualified aides.
• Review nurses’ notes for accuracy and resident response to care.
• Incorporate training materials into in-service programs as needed.
• Lead in forming goals and objectives of in-service education programs.

Skills

Supervision experience

Teaching/education skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks an LPN or RN ADON-Educator to mentor and develop nursing staff, coordinate ongoing education, and uphold regulatory compliance across the facility. This role rewards leadership, clinical excellence, and a collaborative team environment.

As ADON-Educator, you will guide in-service programs, ensure quality care, and partner with the DON to maintain high standards while supporting staff growth and resident well-being.