RN - Educator

Hamburg SNF; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Hamburg in Hamburg, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse Educator to lead nursing education, strengthen clinical competencies, and support ongoing professional development of our nursing team.

You will partner with the Director of Nursing to identify learning needs and translate clinical standards into practical education, helping both new and experienced staff maintain evidence‑based practice and deliver high‑quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional nurse with NYS license is required.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Experience in in-service education or teaching.
• At least one year experience in a long-term health care facility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• English reading/writing ability at intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver education and training to support clinical excellence.
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding for nursing staff.
• Develop and deliver clinical education programs and competency assessments.
• Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Mentor and coach nursing staff; collaborate with leadership to identify educational needs.
• Promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing Education

Clinical teaching

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

NY State RN license

Baccalaureate degree preferred

Job description

RN Educator - Registered Nurse | Staff Development

Elderwood at Hamburg | Hamburg, NY

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Up to $110,000 / Year

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 Hamburg 5775 Maelou Drive Hamburg, NY 14075

Responsibilities

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

• 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

• 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.