RN Educator: Lead Onboarding & Staff Development

Nightingale-Nursing-and-Rehab-Center; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Supportive leadership team

Opportunity to shape staff development

Quality care and teamwork

Job summary

Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center in Erie, Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced RN Educator to lead orientation and ongoing staff education for our skilled nursing team. You will collaborate with the DON/ADON and department leaders to build competencies and uphold resident-centered care.

You will coach CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, conduct skills check-offs, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to elevate clinical performance across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Prior experience in skilled nursing/long-term care strongly preferred.
• Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Organized, energetic, and committed to resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Lead orientation and onboarding for new clinical staff
• Provide ongoing education, skills check-offs, and competency evaluations
• Support CNAs, LPNs, and RNs with hands-on coaching and real-time training
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and best-practice implementation
• Maintain compliance with state/federal regulations and facility policies
• Collaborate with leadership to identify training needs and develop solutions
• Promote a positive, supportive learning environment across all shifts

Skills

RN license PA

Skilled nursing/long-term care

Teaching and mentoring

Leadership

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Job description

Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center in Erie, Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced RN Educator to lead orientation and ongoing staff education for our skilled nursing team. You will collaborate with the DON/ADON and department leaders to build competencies and uphold resident-centered care.

You will coach CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, conduct skills check-offs, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to elevate clinical performance across all shifts.