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Nurse Educator

Loretto Management Corporation • Auburn, NY 13022 • Posted 7 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $72,000-$84,000/yr • Mid Level

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The Nurse Educator at Loretto Management Corporation is responsible for the development, facilitation, and implementation of educational programs, and maintaining a positive educational milieu using best practice nursing standards. This role involves coordinating existing and new programs to improve resident care through education, training, remediation, and evaluation of staff. The position requires a current NYS license and registration as an LPN/RN, with a preference for certification as a CPR instructor and previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, implements, and evaluates new and existing educational programs.
  • Serves as program instructor for clinical training programs.
  • Ensures educational programs meet all regulations and corporate policies.
  • Develops, presents, documents, and provides resource material for educational and training needs.
  • Maintains current CPR certification and related records for self and staff.
  • Audits and monitors compliance of staff and effectiveness of training programs.
  • Assesses individual needs of staff for educational needs and remediation.
  • Maintains confidentiality of employee disciplinary information.
  • Provides academic and clinical direction and follow-up for RNs/LPNs/CNAs.
  • Monitors and maintains all equipment used by the Education Department.
  • Participates in the review, formulation, and revision of policies and procedures.
  • Assists in the Orientation Programs for all clinical staff as requested.
  • Participates in off-site training for self and staff as appropriate.
  • Communicates expectations to employees regarding compliance-oriented behavior.
  • Practices, teaches and role models safety awareness.
  • Promotes and role models a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
  • Participates in train-the-trainer programs as needed.

Qualifications

Required

  • Current NYS license and registration as an LPN/RN in good standing.
  • Previous mentoring experience.
  • Proficient with MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English.

Preferred

  • Certification as a CPR instructor.
  • Two years of previous teaching experience.
  • Two years of clinical experience in a geriatric setting.
  • Experience and understanding of effective learning theories and teaching strategies.
  • Current knowledge of best practice nursing standards and care.
  • Knowledge of DOH and/or other relevant regulations and state survey process for long-term-care.
  • Ability to lead, guide, and motivate others.
  • Outstanding collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Full Job Description

Overview

The Nurse Educator is responsible for the development, facilitation, and implementation of educational programs, and maintenance of a positive educational milieu using best practice nursing standards. This is carried out by the coordination of existing and new programs that will continue to improve the quality of resident care through education, proper training, remediation, and evaluation of staff.

Responsibilities

+ Develops, implements, and evaluates new and existing educational programs. Establishes a priority system for in-service training needs under the direction of and with the approval of unit, department, site, or extension of leadership. Coordinates the delivery of in-service programs on all shifts, as needed.

+ Serves as program instructor for clinical training programs and provides support, supervision/oversight, as assigned by the Academic Manager.

+ Ensures educational programs meet all current federal, state, and local regulations including applicable corporate policies. Initiates new projects to meet training needs or DOH regulations.

+ Develops, presents, documents, and provides resource material for educational and training needs and programs for staff. Maintains a resource library of training and educational material.

+ Provides appropriate documentation of all staff in-service records and clinical competencies annually and as needed.

+ Maintains current CPR certification and related records for self and staff.

+ Audits and monitors compliance of staff and effectiveness of training, educational, and in-service programs.

+ Assesses individual needs of assigned staff for educational needs and remediation, both theory and clinical, and develops programs to meet those needs using available resources and staff, both in-house and outside speakers, instructors, etc.

+ Maintains confidentiality of employee disciplinary information utilized in all processes of remediation.

+ Provides academic and clinical direction and follow-up for RNs/LPNs/CNAs.

+ Monitors and maintains all equipment used by the Education Department.

+ Participates in the review, formulation, and revision of policies and procedures as appropriate.

+ Actively participates in quality assurance activities. Plans, implements, and reviews training needs for QAPI, and initiates modifications to address deficiencies in programs.

+ Assists in the Orientation Programs for all clinical staff as requested.

+ Participates in off-site training for self and staff as appropriate. Keeps current in best practices in nursing care and delivery methods.

+ Is responsible for promoting, role modeling, and fostering compliance in the workplace.

+ Communicates expectations to employees regarding compliance-oriented behavior. Demonstrates adherence to all compliance policies and procedures and the code of conduct.

+ Practices, teaches and role models safety awareness, reports or handles any possible safety/environment issues appropriately, and adheres to all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

+ Instills a discipline of adhering to service excellence by developing and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with all customers, internal and external, including residents, families, team members, all staff throughout the organization, and community partners; performs responsibilities according to the highest quality standards.

+ Promotes and role models a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

+ Participates in train-the-trainer programs as needed.

Qualifications

+ Current NYS license and registration as an LPN/RN in good standing required.

+ Certification as a CPR instructor is desired.

+ Previous mentoring experience required.

+ Two (2) years of previous teaching experience highly desirable.

+ Two (2) years of clinical experience in a geriatric setting preferred.

+ Experience and understanding of effective learning theories and teaching strategies.

+ Current knowledge of best practice nursing standards and care.

+ Knowledge of DOH and/or other relevant regulations and state survey process for long-term-care

+ Ability to lead, guide, and motivate others.

+ Ability to function independently, have flexibility, and personal integrity, and work effectively with patients/residents, staff, families, and support agencies.

+ Outstanding collaboration skills.

+ Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory, and mental impairments.

+ Proficient with MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) and able to learn new software rapidly.

+ Excellent presentation skills and the ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Physical Requirements

Walking: 30.00%

Sitting: 40.00%

Standing: 30.00%

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Loretto reserves the right to modify position duties at any time to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Benefits/Compensation

+ Pay Range $72000 - $84000 / year

+ Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance

+ Disability coverage

+ Tuition Reimbursement Program

+ 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans

+ Discounted Gym Membership

+ Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits

+ Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual

+ Fun events for employees

+ Convenient locations with free parking

+ Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals

+ Diaper Assistance Program

+ Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!

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ID2024-47383

Location : Address3 St. Anthony Street

Job Location - Site : CityAuburn

Job Location - Site : State/ProvinceNY

Location : Postal Code13021

Min WageUSD $72,000.00/Hr.

Max WageUSD $84,000.00/Hr.

CategoryRN/LPN

Employment TypeFull Time