RN - Nurse Educator - Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: White Plains
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary The Nurse Educator-RNC provides clinical education
to nursing staff, students and others in order to meet orientation
and continuing education needs. Serves as a resource by mentoring
staff and monitoring/evaluating clinical competencies to assure the
highest quality clinical outcomes and safety. Acts as a role model
to all staff. Core Job Responsibilities A Nurse Educator is a
highly experienced, registered nurse who uses their knowledge,
skills and expertise to provide clinical education and professional
development to nursing staff and students. Participates in
educational programs for the staff, students, and the nursing
facility. Contributes to the professional development of peers and
colleagues through innovative programs in both a classroom setting
and on the nursing units. Works collaboratively with the Nursing
Leadership to assess the educational needs of staff. Participates
in individualized orientation and evaluates the employee’s progress
towards achievement of competency. Ensures that new employees are
scheduled for facility and/or unit-specific mandatory programs.
Documents progress and competency per policy and addresses issues
in collaboration with the Director of Education and Nurse
Leadership. Assesses the practice of nursing staff and students in
their assigned area through direct observation, chart reviews and
participation in quality monitors. Participates in the development
of plans to educate staff based on identified needs to ensure that
safe, high quality patient care is consistently delivered. Conducts
classes and/or provides individualized instruction. May work with
Nurse Leadership to implement individualized employee improvement
or development plans. Tracks the progression and achievement of
competency. Presents results and new or revised action plans to
Department Manager when indicated. Participates in investigating
concerns of nursing practice and keeps current in the latest
research in area of expertise. Creates an environment that
optimizes patient/resident safety and the quality of care being
delivered to our patients/residents. Provides clear and
constructive feedback to educate in an effective manner. Works as a
direct care RN as appropriate to ensure they keep current with
patient care techniques and to help create a sense of teamwork,
transparency and understanding of what the direct patient care
nurse jobs entail. Participates in the development of standards of
nursing care practice through participation in assigned committees
and workgroups. Works collaboratively with other health care
professionals and departments. Maintains a high standard of
professional responsibility and performance as well as encourages
the development of skills in members of the nursing staff. Supports
and role models the policies and procedures to ensure the delivery
of excellent care and customer service meets or exceeds
patient/resident expectations. Ensures the delivery of
compassionate patient centered care that addresses patient and
family needs and concerns in a timely manner. Complies with all
MVHS and RNC training and competency requirements. Functions as a
Nurse Aide Trainee Program (NATP) Instructor and will act as a
Practical Trainer for the NATP as needed. Is knowledgeable of NATP
requirements as outlined in 42 CFR 483.152. May not supervise more
than eight (8) trainees during the supervised clinical training
portion of the training program. Perform related duties as
required. Education/Experience Requirements REQUIRED: Graduate of
an accredited school of nursing. Minimum 2 years of nursing
experience with 1 year in a long term care setting. Must have
completed a professionally recognized course for teaching adults or
supervising nurse aides to function as the NATP Coordinator and
Instructor, or must be able to complete the course within 60 days
of hire and prior to the start of a new NATP class. PREFERRED: BSN
in nursing. Licensure/Certification Requirements REQUIRED: Valid
and unrestricted registered nursing license in NY State. PREFERRED:
AHA BLS and/or ACLS Instructor certification. Certification in area
of specialty. Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to their age, race,
religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including
pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful
candidates might be required to undergo a background verification
with an external vendor. Job Details Req Id 93598 Department
NURSING ADMINISTRATION Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.50 FTE 1
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-LONG TERM CARE Employee Status A1 -
Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range $29.00 - $49.00 Per Hour
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