Nurse Career Ladder Coach & Educator

VNA Health Group; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health Group seeks a Clinical Educator & Mentor to guide nursing orientation, mentorship, residency programs, and career development across home health, hospice, and community-based care. You will promote leadership progression and a pipeline for internal mobility.

Collaborating with Clinical Education, Nursing Leadership, HR, Talent Acquisition, preceptors, and academic partners, you will advance retention, engagement, and education initiatives while strengthening recruitment partnerships

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
• Experience in leadership, mentorship, education, or workforce development preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Comfort representing the organization at career fairs, educational events, networking programs, and community recruitment activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary mentor and career development resource for nurses participating in or exploring the Nurse Career Ladder Program.
• Participate in and support nursing home health and hospice orientation, onboarding, and transition-to-practice initiatives.
• Educate nurses on career ladder requirements, advancement criteria, documentation expectations, professional development opportunities, and available educational resources.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Education team to develop and facilitate nursing retention initiatives, educational modules, and engagement activities.
• Support the development and implementation of Nursing Residency Program modules, activities, and professional development initiatives.
• Provide individualized career coaching and mentorship to nurses at various stages of practice, including new graduates, experienced clinicians, specialty-focused nurses, and those seeking leadership opportunities.
• Partner with nursing leadership, Clinical Education, and preceptors to identify mentorship needs, support professional growth, and promote retention-focused development strategies.
• Serve as a resource for nurses seeking internal mobility opportunities, certifications, continuing education, specialty training, and long-term career planning within VNA Health Group.
• Promote a culture of learning, professional excellence, engagement, and lifelong development throughout the nursing workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

VNA Health Group seeks a Clinical Educator & Mentor to guide nursing orientation, mentorship, residency programs, and career development across home health, hospice, and community-based care. You will promote leadership progression and a pipeline for internal mobility.

Collaborating with Clinical Education, Nursing Leadership, HR, Talent Acquisition, preceptors, and academic partners, you will advance retention, engagement, and education initiatives while strengthening recruitment partnerships