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Elderwood · 1 week ago

RN - Staff Development Educator

Lake Placid, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$82K/yr - $112K/yr

1+ years exp

Elderwood is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to its residents and employees. They are seeking an RN Staff Development Educator to develop and implement educational programs for staff, ensuring compliance and enhancing their skills. The role involves collaboration with management and staff to provide ongoing training and support, ultimately improving the quality of care provided to residents.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Is recognized as a “super user” with all clinical aspects of the EMR and serves as a resource for facility staff

Schedules, teaches and leads the BLS certification program based on facility needs; maintains equipment and records

Schedules, teaches and leads the IV certification program based on facility needs; maintains equipment and records

Performs staff vaccinations, health screenings, and other medical testing as assigned

Collaborates with Unit Managers, Nurse Preceptors, Nurse Consultants and assists with annual clinical skills competency testing for licensed nursing staff on an ongoing basis

Serves as a resource and mentor for the Nurse Preceptors and new nurses in the facility, providing education and support as appropriate during department-based orientation

Coordinates and/or leads delivery of corporate mandatory in-service education for facility staff

Plans and leads General Orientation Program (with support by other department heads) to acquaint new personnel to facility

Coordinates program development, implementation, and documentation of the NATP - Nursing Assistant Training Program (if applicable); serves as an instructor for scheduled classes

Coordinates Prometric testing for Nursing Assistant Trainees and recording of certification, if applicable

Schedules and delivers CNA and Support Aide orientation programs based on hiring needs

Schedules and presents training programs to ensure that Nursing Assistants complete six (6) hours of in-service education every six (6) months

Oversees tracking of in-service education hours and generates reports utilizing LMS

Enrolls staff in LMS programs and tracks module completion and compliance

Serves as an instructor for the licensed nurse orientation program at designated sites when needed

Coordinates, with management, department-based orientation programs for new staff

Plans, coordinates, and presents regular and special education sessions for nursing staff to acquaint them with new nursing practices, procedures, policies, or skills

Prepares monthly in-service education calendar and monthly report

Coordinates schedule for periodic emergency drills including fire drills, disaster drills, and Code Blue drills and maintains records

Attends facility staff meetings and leads In-service Education

Qualification

Registered Nurse LicenseIn-service Education ExperienceBaccalaureate DegreeTeaching SkillsCooperative WorkQuality AssuranceEnglish ProficiencyCommunication Skills

Required

Credentials of a Registered Professional nurse with a current NYS license required

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

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