RN - Educator

Elderwood Administrative Services; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 94,500 - 115,500; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services in Lockport, NY, is recruiting for an RN Educator to enhance clinical practice and mentorship within nursing teams. This role shall create and implement educational programs, lead training efforts, and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will hold a NYS Registered Professional Nurse license, possess teaching experience, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Join Elderwood to inspire others and foster clinical excellence in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Nurse credentials with current NYS license required.
• Experience in teaching or in-service education, especially in long-term care facilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead orientation and ongoing education for nursing and clinical teams.
• Act as a resource for clinical aspects of the EMR.
• Schedule and conduct BLS and IV certification programs.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse license

Job description

Salary

Up to $105,000 / yr

Overview

RN Educator - Elderwood

Shape Clinical Excellence. Inspire the Next Generation of Nurses.

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People - and our RN Educators are at the heart of that promise. If you are a Registered Nurse who is passionate about education, mentorship, and elevating clinical practice, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact across an entire care community.

Elderwood is seeking an RN Educator to lead orientation, education, and ongoing competency development for our nursing and clinical teams - ensuring excellence, compliance, and confidence at every level of care.

Why Join Elderwood?

• Meaningful leadership role with facility-wide impact
• Opportunity to shape clinical practice and professional development
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
• A chance to lead, mentor, and leave a legacy of excellence

Apply today to become an RN Educator at Elderwood - where your knowledge empowers others, and your leadership strengthens care.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical “super user” with all clinical aspects of the EMR and serves as a resource for facility staff.
• Schedule, teach, and lead BLS and IV certification programs based on facility needs; maintain equipment and records.
• Perform staff vaccinations, health screenings, and assigned medical testing.
• Collaborate with Unit Managers, Nurse Preceptors, Nurse Consultants and assist with annual clinical competency testing for licensed nursing staff on an ongoing basis.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for the Nurse Preceptors and new nurses in the facility, providing education and support as appropriate during department-based orientation.
• Coordinate and/or lead delivery of corporate mandatory in-service education for facility staff.
• Plan and lead General Orientation Program (with support by other department heads) to acquaint new personnel to facility.
• Coordinate program development, implementation, and documentation of the NATP - Nursing Assistant Training Program (if applicable); serve as an instructor for scheduled classes.
• Coordinate Prometric testing for Nursing Assistant Trainees and record certification, if applicable.
• Schedule and deliver CNA and Support Aide orientation programs based on hiring needs.
• Schedule and present training programs to ensure that Nursing Assistants complete six (6) hours of in-service education every six (6) months.
• Oversee tracking of in-service education hours and generate reports utilizing LMS.
• Enroll staff in LMS programs and track module completion and compliance.
• Serve as an instructor for the licensed nurse orientation program at designated sites when needed.
• Coordinate with management department-based orientation programs for new staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and present regular and special education sessions for nursing staff to acquaint them with new nursing practices, procedures, policies, or skills.
• Prepare monthly in-service education calendar and monthly report.
• Coordinate schedule for periodic emergency drills including fire drills, disaster drills, and Code Blue drills and maintain records.
• Attend facility staff meetings and lead In-service Education.

Qualifications

• Credentials of a Registered Professional nurse with a current NYS license required.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Experience in in-service education or skills in teaching; at least one year experience in a long-term health care facility required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with personnel at all levels required.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Personal qualities of enthusiasm; interest in needs of residents, and quality assurance desirable.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. To ensure a safe work environment and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.