RN - Educator

$84,240 / yr - $123,357 / yr

RN Educator

Pay: $84,240 - $123,357 annually

NEW! Weekly Pay Schedule Inspire Excellence. Develop Talent. Make an Impact.

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. We believe exceptional resident care starts with exceptional people-and we're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse Educator who is passionate about helping caregivers grow, learn, and succeed.

As an RN Educator, you'll play a key role in developing clinical talent throughout the facility. From new-hire orientation and skills validation to ongoing education and professional development, you'll help ensure our nursing team has the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to provide outstanding care.

If you're an RN who loves teaching, mentoring, and making a difference beyond the bedside, this is an opportunity to turn your clinical experience into lasting impact.

Why Join Elderwood?

NEW! Weekly Pay Schedule - get paid faster!
• Gas Allowance Stipend and/or Ferry Reimbursement for eligible commuters
• Increased Tuition Assistance for clinical career paths
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Supportive, collaborative clinical leadership team

Position Overview

As the RN Educator, you'll lead and coordinate educational programs designed to support employee development, regulatory compliance, clinical competency, and quality resident care.

You'll work closely with nursing leadership, preceptors, managers, and staff at all levels to develop and deliver meaningful education programs. You'll also serve as a clinical resource and mentor, helping new and experienced team members strengthen their skills and stay current with best practices.

This role offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to lead and teach while remaining connected to clinical practice.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

• A confident clinical professional who enjoys teaching and mentoring others
• Passionate about developing nurses and caregivers
• Organized and able to manage multiple education programs and deadlines
• Comfortable presenting to individuals and groups
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships across departments
• Enthusiastic, approachable, and willing to serve as a resource for others
• Committed to clinical excellence and quality resident care
• Able to work collaboratively with employees and leaders at all levels

About Elderwood

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. We believe in creating an environment where employees have the support, resources, and opportunities they need to grow-and where that growth translates into better care for our residents.

Our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide the way we work every day.

As an RN Educator, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact that extends far beyond your own clinical practice. Every nurse you teach, every skill you reinforce, and every caregiver you help develop ultimately contributes to the quality of life and care experienced by our residents.

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation of Caregivers?

If you're an experienced RN who loves to teach, mentor, and help others become their best, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your clinical expertise, passion for education, and commitment to excellence to Elderwood!

What You'll Do Education & Staff Development

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver new-hire orientation programs
• Develop and present ongoing education for nursing staff and other facility employees
• Coordinate mandatory corporate and facility-specific in-service education
• Prepare monthly in-service education calendars and reports
• Track staff education and competency requirements through the learning management system
• Enroll employees in required learning programs and monitor completion
• Ensure Nursing Assistants complete required in-service education
• Coordinate CNA and Support Aide orientation programs based on hiring needs
• Support licensed nurse orientation programs as needed
• Coordinate department-specific orientation programs with facility leadership
• Develop and deliver education on new nursing practices, procedures, policies, and clinical skills

Clinical Education & Competency

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for Nurse Preceptors and new nurses
• Collaborate with Unit Managers, Nurse Preceptors, and Nurse Consultants on staff development
• Assist with annual clinical skills competency testing for licensed nursing staff
• Serve as a clinical EMR "super user" and resource for facility staff
• Coordinate and teach BLS certification programs based on facility needs
• Coordinate and teach IV certification programs based on facility needs
• Maintain training equipment, documentation, and certification records
• Coordinate and support the Nursing Assistant Training Program when applicable
• Coordinate Prometric testing and certification tracking for Nursing Assistant Trainees when applicable

Facility Education & Preparedness

• Coordinate staff vaccinations, health screenings, and other medical testing as assigned
• Schedule and coordinate emergency preparedness drills, including fire, disaster, and Code Blue drills
• Maintain required records and documentation
• Attend facility staff meetings and lead in-service education sessions
• Partner with leadership to identify educational opportunities and improve clinical outcomes

RN Educator 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.

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.