Facility Educator

CareOne; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Legal Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

CareOne in Parsippany, NJ is seeking a Facility Educator to lead nursing education, ensure OBRA compliance, and collaborate across departments to deliver mandatory staff training. The role emphasizes competency assessments and in-service program development for a medically complex patient population.

The ideal candidate holds a RN license with a Bachelor's in Nursing, has 1+ year of supervision in long-term care, and is a certified CPR instructor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (RN)
• 1+ years nursing supervision experience in long-term care
• Educator in nursing practices
• Active licensed RN in applicable state(s)
• CPR instructor certification
• Gerontology or Education certification desirable
• Membership in professional education and nursing associations desirable

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply OBRA Regulations and adult learning principles
• Collaborate with facility directors to educate staff and meet mandatory education requirements
• Conduct nursing practice competencies focusing on complex patient care
• Perform learning needs assessments to identify improvement areas
• Direct in-service education programs per regulatory and corporate policies
• Prepare and schedule instructional material and training aids
• Coordinate training schedules and ensure available equipment and trained staff
• Maintain attendance and documentation of in-services per guidelines
• Assist nursing personnel in obtaining ongoing education and licensure requirements
• Coordinate Employee Health Program and CPR certification procedures

Skills

Nursing supervision

Nursing educator

Certified CPR instructor

Gerontology cert

Professional ed associations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity

Facility Educator – Parsippany, NJ

CareOne at Parsippany

Salary Range: 75K-120K per Year

The Facility Educator will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Understands and applies OBRA Regulations.
• Understands and applies principles of adult learning.
• Works in collaboration with all facility department directors in the orientation and education of staff to ensure all mandatory and regulatory education requirements are met within the facility.
• Conducts competencies in areas of nursing practice with attention to management of the medically complex patient, i.e. cardiac, heart failure, stroke, respiratory care needs (such as trach, vent, i.e.).
• Regularly conducts education needs assessment for facilities to assist in identifying areas for improvement
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the in-service educational programs as required or directed for compliance with Federal, OSHA, State and JACHO Regulations and corporate policy.
• Ensure Integrity of educational programs offered within the facility by:
• Preparation, scheduling and selection of instructional material, equipment and training aids, to ensure that a state of art, meaningful in-service program is provided utilizing the corporate approved forms and documentation.
• Schedules and communicates in-service training programs according to the needs of facility.
• Ensures that required serviceable equipment and knowledgeable operators are available to present special in-service material as directed.
• Conducts regular scheduled meetings and education to all staff within the facility
• Ensure that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared before training classes begin.
• Recommend to the administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Assess the learning needs of the staff through direct observation, formal learning assessment and indirectly through review of quality improvement and or program evaluation.
• Work with the Corporate Education & Development department as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
• Facilitates training related to electronic software programs, required certifications i.e. Intravenous and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Maintains attendance and documentation of in-services in accordance with regulatory guidelines and corporate policies.
• Assist licensed/certified nursing personnel (i.e., RNs, LPNs, C.N.A.s, CMAs) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license/certification current in accordance with state law and corporate policy.
• Obtain certification as a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association and provide CPR certification for designated employees.
• Coordinate Employee Health Program and maintain employee records in accordance with regulations.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 1+ years nursing supervision in the long term care setting.
• Educator in nursing practices
• Active licensed Registered Nurse in assigned state(s) of employment
• Certified Instructor for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Certification in Gerontology or Education by American Nurses Credentialing Center- desirable
• Holds membership in professional education and nursing associations - desirable

About Us

The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.

We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Multiple Medical Plans
    • Including Pharmacy
    • Including Teladoc
  • Multiple Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Medicare Employee Assistance
• Legal Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
• Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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