RN Educator

ClearView Healthcare Management; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth Opportunities

Monthly Staff Appreciation Events

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401K Retirement Savings Plan

DailyPay Option

Uniforms Offered

Pay in lieu of benefits

Job summary

River Grove Health & Rehabilitation is seeking an RN Educator to lead orientation, deliver clinical education, and develop staff across the facility.

The role focuses on onboarding, ongoing training, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and collaboration with nursing leadership to improve resident care. RN license required; 401K, benefits, daily pay options, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision and teaching in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, regulations, and facility guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage new hire orientation for River Grove staff.
• Develop and deliver clinical education programs and in-service training.
• Assess educational needs and design training to support growth.
• Maintain education documentation for survey readiness.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to align education with goals.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
• Support employee engagement through morale activities.
• Model exceptional customer service and teamwork.
• Provide mentorship and ongoing coaching to staff.
• Contribute to performance improvement with education-based solutions.
• Stay current on clinical standards and regulatory changes.

Skills

RN supervision

Teaching principles

Effective communication

Nursing knowledge

Education

RN license

Job description

River Grove Health and Rehab is seeking an RN Educator position!

Welcome to River Grove Health & Rehabilitation, where education, engagement, and excellence come together to build an outstanding care team. We are seeking a passionate and energetic RN Educator who is ready to make a lasting impact by developing our staff, shaping first impressions, and helping create a workplace where people feel supported, confident, and inspired from day one.

As our RN Educator, you will be the heart of staff development at River Grove. You’ll play a key role in welcoming new hires, leading orientation, delivering engaging in-services, and ensuring our team feels prepared, empowered, and appreciated. You’ll also partner with leadership to support recruitment efforts and bring fun, meaningful employee engagement activities to life.

At River Grove, we love celebrating our team through our “Why Wednesday” highlights — stories that remind us why we do what we do and the difference we make every day. Here’s a glimpse of the heart behind our work:

“Why do we come to work every day? Why do we show up? Why do we give our hearts and souls? It’s for these beautiful people right here — our residents. They are the reason behind every smile, every moment, and every ounce of love we give.”

“Why do we love our community and couldn’t be more thankful for the huge turnout at our Fall Festival? So many smiles, laughter and memories made together.”

“Why do we love our volunteers, home health, and hospice reps? Because they always show up with kindness and care! These thoughtful toboggans they donated will help keep our residents warm this winter.”

Join a workplace that not only values your skill but also your spirit — where every day bring new opportunities to Lead, Teach, and Inspire those around you.

We offer the following to our amazing employees:

• Career Growth Opportunities: We prioritize internal growth and advancement.


• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events: Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.


• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well‑being.


• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistanc…


• Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.


• DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.


• Uniforms Offered: Ensuring a unified workplace environment.


• Pay in lieu of benefits (Mod Comp): Competitive compensation options.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the new hire orientation process, ensuring each employee receives a welcoming, organized, and engaging introduction to River Grove, its culture, policies, and expectations. Serve as the primary first point of contact and positive first impression for all new team members.


• Plan, develop, and deliver comprehensive clinical education programs and in-service training for nursing and support staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations while promoting best practices in resident care.


• Assess ongoing educational needs of staff through observation, performance trends, and regulatory requirements, and proactively design training initiatives that support competency, confidence, and professional growth.


• Maintain accurate documentation of education, training, competencies, and attendance to support survey readiness and regulatory compliance.


• Collaborate closely with nursing leadership, department heads, and clinical leaders to ensure education aligns with facility goals, quality outcomes, and resident-centered care initiatives.


• Assist with recruitment and hiring efforts, including participating in interviews, onboarding processes, and representing River Grove in a professional and engaging manner to prospective candidates.


• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives by planning and participating in morale‑building activities such as staff recognition events, glow parties, staff bingo, celebrations, and appreciation programs.


• Promote and model exceptional customer service standards, professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication across all departments.


• Serve as a mentor and resource to staff, providing guidance, coaching, and ongoing support to encourage accountability, growth, and confidence in their roles.


• Participate in performance improvement initiatives by identifying trends, recommending education‑based solutions, and supporting continuous quality improvement efforts.


• Maintain current knowledge of clinical standards, regulatory changes, and best practices to ensure staff education remains relevant, effective, and evidence-based.

Qualifications

• 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.


• Current RN license in State

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.