Nurse Educator (RN)
About The Position
Wake Robin is seeking a Nurse Educator to lead and oversee the professional development and clinical education of Health & Resident Services staff in the Linden Health Center. This role champions a culture of excellence, safety, and compassionate care, and plays a key part in building the knowledge, skills, and confidence of our clinical team. The Nurse Educator collaborates closely with managers and staff to implement evidence-based best practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and support a high-performing, engaged workforce. This position also provides oversight of the Onboarding & Training Coordinator, guiding the orientation process and ensuring ongoing education aligns with Wake Robin’s standards of care.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current license in Vermont.
- Experience in long-term care, clinical education, or a related healthcare setting strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, educate, and inspire clinical staff in a dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; collaborative, approachable and professional demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and evaluate education programs for Health & Resident Services staff, including orientation, ongoing competency assessments, and continuing education.
- Provide education and oversight in key clinical areas, including: Narcotic management and medication safety, Falls prevention protocols, Skin and wound management, Electronic Health Record utilization, Clinical policies and procedures.
- Develop, maintain, and update orientation schedules, competency checklists, and education materials to ensure staff readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Act as a liaison with LNA course providers and maintain communication with leadership.
- Support medication administration training for Residential Care Assistants.
- Provide clinical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to staff across Health & Resident Services.
- Oversee the daily work of the Onboarding & Training Coordinator to ensure a consistent, well-organized orientation experience and accurate tracking of training and certifications.
- Build strong relationships with staff and providers to foster collaboration and excellence in care delivery.
- Conduct regular clinical observations to assess practice, provide coaching, and identify opportunities for additional training or education.
- Ensure all staff meet training, certification, and competency requirements in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and make recommendations for improvements.
- Support quality initiatives and performance improvement projects to enhance resident outcomes and staff engagement.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Company paid short-term disability insurance
- Company paid long-term disability insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- Flexible spending plan
- 403b retirement plan with company match of 50% up to a calendar year maximum of $6,000
- Competitive paid time off
- Continuing education support
- Financial assistance with car maintenance and repairs
- Personal loan assistance to help with emergency and unplanned needs
- Up to $200 fitness reimbursement annually
- Up to $100 reimbursement for vision expenses annually
- Incentives for commuting with your coworkers
- Free, on-site consulting on housing, finances, transportation, daycare, and legal services
- Use of community facilities including hiking trails, library, aquatic and fitness centers
- On-site meals for purchase, made from scratch with local ingredients
- Refer a Friend bonus - up to $1,500 per employee referral
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
