Lead Nurse Educator

RiverSpring Licensed Home Care Services Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

RiverSpring Licensed Home Care Services Agency in Bronx, NY seeks a Lead Nurse Educator to oversee Aide training programs and ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes curriculum development and ongoing program maintenance aligned with NYS DOH requirements, with on-call support to promote safe service delivery.

The ideal candidate holds an NYS RN license, a nursing degree, and at least three years of progressive nursing experience in home or long-term care, plus HHATP educator recognition.

Qualifications

• Current, active New York State Registered Professional Nurse license in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Minimum three years of progressive nursing experience in home care, long-term care, or community-based healthcare.
• Must be approved and recognized by NYSDOH as an HHATP Educator for the LHCSA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NYS LHCSA regulations, HHATP standards, and aide scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Home Health Aide and Certified Nurse Aide Training Program, including curriculum development.
• Maintain program alignment with NYS Department of Health requirements and agency standards.
• Provide on-call support to promote safe and appropriate delivery of services.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to reinforce aide performance and compliance.
• Lead education initiatives and mentor paraprofessional staff.

Skills

Nursing clinical expertise

Educator/Instructor skills

Leadership and mentoring

Regulatory knowledge (NYS LHCSA/HHATP)

Communication and documentation

Time management in healthcare

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

New York State RN license (active)

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Nurse Educator – Immediate Opportunity

Bronx, New York

RiverSpring Licensed Home Care Services Agency is seeking a Workforce Development Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team!

The RiverSpring Living campus is set on 32 acres overlooking the Hudson River, in Riverdale, New York. RiverSpring Living provides a full range of care solutions including nursing home care, assisted living programs, senior housing, rehabilitation services and specialized services such as elder abuse prevention and memory care.

Position Summary

The Lead Nurse Educator facilitates the Home Health Aide and Certified Nurse Aid Training Program, including curriculum development and ongoing program maintenance in alignment with New York State Department of Health requirements and agency standards. This position supports competency and educational activities as needed and collaborates with clinical leadership to reinforce aide performance and compliance. The role also provides on-call support to promote safe and appropriate delivery service.

Qualifications

• Current, active New York State Registered Professional Nurse license in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive nursing experience in home care, long-term care, or community-based healthcare
• Must be formally approved and recognized by the New York State Department of Health as an HHATP Educator for the Licensed Home Care Services Agency
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of NYS LHCSA regulations, HHATP standards, and aide scope of practice
• Prior experience designing, implementing, and maintaining regulatory-compliant healthcare training curriculum
• Experience conducting classroom instruction, clinical skills labs, and field-based competency validation
• Strong understanding of Department of Health survey processes related to aide training and competency
• Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory updates and operationalize them within agency training programs
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to educate, mentor, and hold paraprofessional staff accountable
• Excellent written documentation and communication skills
• Proficiency in electronic documentation systems and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated clinical experience managing time-sensitive situations and providing appropriate assessment, guidance, and escalation when necessary.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign other duties as necessary.

Compensation:

• $67.50 Hourly
• Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)