RN Educator: Clinical Practice & Nurse Mentorship

Elderwood Administrative Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as RN Educator of Clinical Education and Practice. This blended role combines leadership in education with active bedside nursing, including new‑hire orientation, competency validation, and ongoing clinical coaching while contributing to resident care through scheduled shifts as a cart nurse.

The position emphasizes developing nurses and CNAs, with opportunities to advance toward nursing leadership pathways and

Qualifications

• Current license and registration to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State
• At least one year of experience in a long‑term healthcare facility
• Experience providing in‑service education or demonstrated skill in clinical teaching
• Clinical confidence in medication administration, treatments, assessment, documentation, and change‑in‑condition management
• Ability to teach, coach, and mentor and communicate effectively with employees at different experience levels
• Ability to work cooperatively with frontline employees, preceptors, managers, department leaders, and senior facility leadership
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage education, orientation, competency, compliance, and direct‑care responsibilities
• Ability to use EMR, LMS, and standard computer applications
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a professional level for safe care

Responsibilities

• Lead new‑hire orientation, clinical education, and competency validation
• Coordinate and teach IV‑certification and BLS programming
• Provide education, coaching, and follow‑up for new nurses transitioning into practice
• Accept cart‑nurse assignments and manage nursing care for assigned residents
• Document care thoroughly and communicate changes in condition to the team
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to strengthen department education and practice

Skills

RN licensure NY

Clinical teaching

In-service education

Medication administration

Communication

Mentoring

Education

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Learning Management System

Job description

Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as RN Educator of Clinical Education and Practice. This blended role combines leadership in education with active bedside nursing, including new‑hire orientation, competency validation, and ongoing clinical coaching while contributing to resident care through scheduled shifts as a cart nurse.

The position emphasizes developing nurses and CNAs, with opportunities to advance toward nursing leadership pathways and