RN ADON-Educator

ClearView Healthcare Management; Clinton (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Place is seeking an RN ADON-Educator to mentor and develop nursing staff, coordinate ongoing education programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high standards of clinical care across the facility.

As the ADON-Educator, you will lead in-service education, develop policies, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing to plan staffing and improve resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have an active RN license.
• Experience in supervision and teaching in nursing.
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop staff in an educational program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate the nursing service's education programs.
• Develop and update written policies and procedures for nursing services.
• Coordinate nursing services with resident care teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Assess staffing needs of the nursing department and assist with scheduling.
• Ensure care is provided by licensed staff and aides in line with state guidelines.
• Review nurses' notes to reflect care and resident responses.
• Lead in-service education goals and objectives.

Skills

RN leadership

Staff mentoring

Education program management

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Clinton Place is seeking an RN ADON-Educator to join the team!

As the ADON-Educator, you will play a key role in mentoring and developing nursing staff, coordinating ongoing education programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping maintain the highest standards of clinical care throughout the facility. This position is ideal for a strong nurse leader who is passionate about staff development, clinical excellence, and creating a positive and supportive team environment.

At Clinton Place, we are committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care while investing in the growth and success of our staff. If you are a motivated RN with leadership experience and a passion for education and quality care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!

Responsibilities And Duties

• Provide support to the Director of Nursing with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
• Supervise and assist scheduling of employees within established state guidelines.
• Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a CNA, and/or GNA/CMA as applicable, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
• Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes.
• Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.
• Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this Center.

Job Requirements

• Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices strongly preferred.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must have an active RN license

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.