NURSE EDUCATOR - Staff Development Coordinator $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Berkshirejobs; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

401(k) / 403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO

RN tuition support

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Integritus Healthcare’s Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehab Center seeks a Staff Educator to lead educational programs for the Nursing Department, coordinate new-employee orientation, and ensure timely competency documentation. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, safety, and staff development to support high-quality patient care.

The position offers competitive pay, weekly pay, a 403(b) plan, generous PTO, and growth opportunities, including RN tuition support.

Qualifications

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, documents and evaluates all educational programs in the Nursing Department.
• Assists in assimilating new employees and ensures competencies are completed timely.
• Maintains compliance with state/federal regulations and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate mandated in-service trainings with department directors.
• Coordinate orientation of new employees to meet regulatory requirements.
• Ensure in-services are documented and completed.
• Provide coaching to maintain ongoing competency and professional development.
• Support career ladder educational paths with facility management.

Skills

In-service training

Education program development

Coaching

OSHA compliance

Safety culture promote

Education

Registered Nurse Licensure (RN)

Job description

Why choose Integritus Healthcare – Hillcrest Commons Nursing and Rehab Center?

Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehab has a team of professionals and are here to help our residents on the road to recovery following a hospital stay or surgery. We offer care options to suit our resident’s needs through Rehabilitation, Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Specialized Memory Care, Respite and Hospice.Integritus Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $43-$50 an hour (based on years of experience)
• Weekly pay
• Exceptional medical, dental, vision and other optional benefits
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO package
• Growth and career advancement opportunities including Stepping Stone program that will pay for your RN tuition
• Additional Benefits: Voluntary life and disability insurance, HRA
• $5000 Sign on bonus for eligible hires **

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, documenting, and evaluating all educational programs, including on-the-job training for the Nursing Department. Plays a key role in the assimilation of all new employees in the facility and assures competencies are completed timely and thoroughly and that any necessary follow up is completed.

As a Staff Educator, you will:

• Be expected to maintain a current and valid Registered Nurse Licensure in Massachusetts
• Schedule, develop, and coordinator with other department directors to complete mandated in-service trainings for facility employees
• Assure mandatory in-servicing is completed timely and documented in accordance with State and Federal Regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate orientation of all new employees to meet State and Federal requirements and expectations of IHC education department.
• Use protective/safety equipment and interventions in accordance with facility policy and OSHA standards. Teaches good practices to facility staff and promotes a culture of safety.
• Act as a resource person for all facility staff in regard to personnel educational needs (i.e., infection control, abuse prevention, sensitivity, etc.).
• Coordinates competency testing yearly for nursing staff with input/assistance from nursing management as needed focusing on return demonstration to determine competency as often as possible.
• Displays the ability to provide coaching to assure ongoing competency and professional development.
• Implement, coordinate and support employees in the career ladder educational paths in coordination with the facility management team and the IHC Education Department.
• Attends educational in-services to maintain licensure and broaden your knowledge base.
• Encourages/influences staff to take advantage of educational programs. Educates staff regarding what CEU programs are available to them. Maintains current CPR certification.
• Understand and uphold the Residents' Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential. Understands employee rights in accordance with HIPAA and holds all employee information confidential.
• Make efforts to recognize employees, educate and trains employees, and promotes employee growth in an effort to increase employee retention and satisfaction.

Annual Salary Range $89,000-$104,000 based on years of experience

Full Time, High Earned Time Accrual Rate

** Sign on bonus paid out in accordance to IHC policies, not available to current Integritus Healthcare employee