RN - Educator

Elderwood; Scranton (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holiday pay

Tuition assistance & scholarships

Job summary

Elderwood at Hamburg, Hamburg, NY, is seeking an experienced RN Educator to lead nursing education, strengthen clinical competencies, and support ongoing professional development of the nursing team.

You will partner with the Director of Nursing and facility leadership to identify learning needs and translate clinical standards into practical education, promoting evidence-based practice across the facility.

Qualifications

• NYS license as Registered Nurse is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year in-service education or teaching in a long-term care setting recommended.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver education and training programs for clinical excellence.
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding for nursing staff.
• Develop and deliver clinical education programs.
• Conduct competency assessments and skills validation.
• Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Mentor and coach nursing staff.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify educational needs.

Skills

Nursing education

Staff development

Education delivery

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

NYS RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Salary

Up to $110,000 / Year

Overview

RN Educator - Registered Nurse | Staff Development

Elderwood at Hamburg | Hamburg, NY

Shape Clinical Excellence. Develop Stronger Nurses.

Elderwood at Hamburg is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Educator to lead nursing education, strengthen clinical competencies, and support the continued professional development of our nursing team.

In this influential role, you'll help new employees build a strong foundation, provide ongoing education to experienced staff, and promote consistent, evidence-based nursing practice throughout the facility. You'll partner with an experienced Director of Nursing and facility leadership to identify learning needs and translate clinical standards into practical, effective education.

Why Consider Elderwood at Hamburg?

• Make a facility-wide impact on nursing practice and resident care.
• Help new nurses build confidence and experienced nurses expand their skills.
• Work closely with supportive nursing leadership led by an experienced Director of Nursing.
• Influence clinical consistency, staff development, and quality outcomes.
• Continue growing your own expertise in nursing education and leadership.

Build Your Nursing Career Close to Home

Elderwood at Hamburg is conveniently located for nurses throughout Hamburg, Orchard Park, West Seneca, East Aurora, Eden, Angola, Derby, Evans, Blasdell, Lackawanna, and surrounding Southtown communities.

Benefits and Employee Programs

Based on employment status and eligibility, team members may have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tuition assistance
• Full-tuition scholarship opportunities at Trocaire College for LPN, RN, and RN-to-BSN programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Benefits opt-out program offering an additional 10% for eligible employees who waive benefits, subject to program terms

Elderwood at Hamburg5775 Maelou DriveHamburg, NY 14075

Responsibilities

The RN Educator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering education and training programs that support clinical excellence throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate orientation and onboarding for nursing staff
• Develop and deliver clinical education programs
• Conduct competency assessments and skills validation
• Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Mentor and coach nursing staff
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify educational needs
• Promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

RN Educator:

• 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. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, 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.