RN Educator

ClearView Healthcare Management; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth Opportunities

Monthly Staff Appreciation Events

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Retirement Savings Plan

DailyPay Option

Uniforms Offered

Pay in lieu of benefits

Job summary

River Grove Health & Rehabilitation seeks an RN Educator to lead staff development, welcome new hires, and deliver engaging in-services. You will collaborate with leadership to support recruitment and implement staff engagement activities, ensuring high standards of resident‑centered care.

The role emphasizes compliant education programs, mentoring, and ongoing quality improvement with a focus on empowering staff and maintaining survey readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision and teaching within a healthcare setting.
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing preferred.
• Ability to care for residents across age-related needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication with staff, residents, families.

Responsibilities

• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Develop and deliver clinical education programs and in-service trainings.
• Assess educational needs and design training to support competency.
• Maintain documentation of education, training, and attendance.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to align education with facility goals.
• Assist with recruitment and participate in interviews.
• Plan morale-building activities and employee engagement initiatives.
• Model exceptional customer service and professional conduct.
• Mentor staff and support ongoing quality improvement.
• Stay current on clinical standards and regulatory changes.

Skills

Supervision experience

Teaching principles

Nursing knowledge

Education

RN license in State

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 brings new opportunities to Lead, Teach, and Inspirethose 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 assistance.

• 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 trainingfor 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 initiativesby 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 teamwork 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

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.