Registered Nurse RN Educator

AccordCare; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AccordCare is seeking a Registered Nurse Educator to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff and healthcare professionals. The role promotes clinical excellence, compliance, and staff development to ensure high-quality patient care.

This full-time salaried position offers a salary range of $70,000–$75,000 with a focus on orientation, ongoing education, and performance improvement across nursing teams.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience in teaching, precepting, or staff education preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver orientation programs for new nursing employees.
• Design and conduct ongoing education, competency assessments, and annual mandatory training.
• Provide clinical instruction, coaching, and mentorship to nursing staff.

Skills

RN License

Teaching

Adult Learning

Communication

LMS

MS Office

Education

BSN

MS in Nursing/Education (preferred)

Tools

LMS

Job description

Description

The Registered Nurse RN Educator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for nursing staff and other healthcare professionals. This role promotes clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and professional development by ensuring staff are competent, knowledgeable, and prepared to provide high-quality patient care.

This is a full time salaried position with an annual salary range of $70,000 - $75,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver orientation programs for new nursing employees.
• Design and conduct ongoing education, competency assessments, and annual mandatory training.
• Provide clinical instruction, coaching, and mentorship to nursing staff.
• Evaluate staff performance and identify learning needs through observation and competency validation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes.
• Develop educational materials, policies, procedures, and evidence-based learning resources.
• Maintain accurate records of employee education, certifications, and competencies.
• Facilitate continuing education opportunities and support professional development.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and performance improvement projects.
• Stay current on nursing best practices, healthcare regulations, and clinical advancements.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Previous teaching, precepting, or staff education experience preferred.Knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management systems (LMS).

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