Nurse Career Ladder Mentor & Educator

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

Job summary

VNA Health Group is seeking a Clinical Educator & Mentor to advance nursing careers across home health, hospice, and community-based care. You will guide orientation, mentorship, and professional development, helping nurses navigate the Nurse Career Ladder and residency programs while strengthening retention and workforce engagement.

You will collaborate with Clinical Education, Nursing Leadership, HR, and academic partners to educate staff, build a robust talent pipeline, and foster a culture

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.
• Represent nursing career ladder and education initiatives at career fairs and community events.
• Coordinate education sessions and outreach materials highlighting VNA Health Group’s nursing model and services.
• Collaborate to reinforce onboarding and connect nurses with learning resources.
• Assist with retention and residency program planning and evaluation.

Skills

RN license

Mentorship

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

VNA Health Group is seeking a Clinical Educator & Mentor to advance nursing careers across home health, hospice, and community-based care. You will guide orientation, mentorship, and professional development, helping nurses navigate the Nurse Career Ladder and residency programs while strengthening retention and workforce engagement.

You will collaborate with Clinical Education, Nursing Leadership, HR, and academic partners to educate staff, build a robust talent pipeline, and foster a culture