Nurse Educator

Apploi; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 112,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic and supportive work enviroment

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Nurse Educator (RN) to develop and implement educational programs for nursing staff in a long-term care setting. The role includes conducting competency evaluations, overseeing infection control and employee health programs, and coordinating Nurse Aide Certification education where applicable.

The Nurse Educator will lead annual education calendars, provide safety training, and ensure staff proficiency with current best practices.

Qualifications

• RN license from State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of three years of full-time nursing experience, including at least two years in long-term care.
• Experience teaching adults recommended.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements educational programs for nursing staff.
• Conducts competency evaluations and annual competency testing.
• Oversees infection control and employee health programs.
• Provides nursing staff education on applying Point Click Care to nursing processes.
• Maintains in-service records for nursing employees.
• Directs implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and teaches Nurse Aide Certification courses where applicable.

Skills

Adult education

Education program development

Infection control

Nurse education

Competency evaluation

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Nurse Educator- RN

Job Title: Nurse Educator

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Educator to join our team. As a Nurse Educator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest level of care and education for our nursing staff. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing educational programs, conducting competency evaluations, and overseeing infection control and employee health programs. If you are a passionate and dedicated nurse educator with a strong background in long-term care nursing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Supports general orientation by providing safety training as per the Welcome Program for all employees and department-specific orientation for nursing staff.

• Develops education programs in response to staff needs and teaches staff current accepted patient care and center practices.

• Performs unit rounds to review clinical issues and monitor/observe care delivery/clinical skills to identify educational needs.

• Maintains in-service records on all nursing employees.

• Directs implementation of nursing policies and procedures.

• Oversees and coordinates the implementation and education for all nursing programs.

• Develops an annual nursing education calendar, including State/Federal mandatory in-services.

• Coordinates and teaches Nurse Aide Certification courses, where applicable.

• Identifies clinical educational needs of nursing staff and provides education through demonstration and return demonstration for specific skills/procedures.

• Assists in evaluation of performance of new nursing personnel.

• Performs annual competency testing and evaluation.

• Clinically appraises nursing staff performance to identify education needs.

• Provides oversight of the Center's Infection Control program.

• Provides oversight to the Employee Health Program, including administering and tracking PPD and Hepatitis vaccine for all employees.

• Educates nursing staff on applying Point Click Care to the nursing process.

  What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Competitive compensation package. Salary range $112,000- $115,000 annually based on experience.

Additional Requirements:

• A graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nurse Examiners.

• A minimum of three years of full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required, including at least two years in long-term care nursing; one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.

• Previous experience teaching adults is recommended.

• Must be able to work flexible hours and read, write, speak, and understand the spoken English language.

• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy.