Registered Nurse RN Educator

AccordCare; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,914 - 58,272; Full time

Job summary

AccordCare in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse Educator to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, promoting clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

The role involves developing orientation, coordinating ongoing education, coaching staff, assessing competency, ensuring documentation, and collaborating with nursing leadership to improve patient outcomes; BSN required, MSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Education, or related field preferred.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in applicable state.
• Experience 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.
• Evaluate staff performance and identify learning needs through observation and validation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

LMS proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BSN

MS in Nursing or Education (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS

Job description

Job 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.

Job Details

This position starts at $36 per hour and we have both part-time and full-time schedules available.

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).