ADON-Educator: Nurse Leadership & Staff Development

ClearView Healthcare Management; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an LPN or RN ADON-Educator to mentor and develop nursing staff, coordinate ongoing education programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold high standards of clinical care.

This leadership role focuses on staff development, education, and a positive team environment within the facility, promoting quality patient care and professional growth for nurses and aides alike.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in supervision and teaching.
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to lead in-service educational programs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Mentoring

Education

Active LPN/RN license

Job description

Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an LPN or RN ADON-Educator to mentor and develop nursing staff, coordinate ongoing education programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold high standards of clinical care.

This leadership role focuses on staff development, education, and a positive team environment within the facility, promoting quality patient care and professional growth for nurses and aides alike.