Nurse Educator

Associated Home Care•Woburn, MA

18d•$43 - $45

About The Position

The Nurse Educator plans, develops, and implements personal care and home health aide training programs, along with other clinician training appropriate for delivering healthcare services in the home. The role supports a mission-driven home healthcare organization focused on providing seniors and their families with coordinated, compassionate, technology-enabled in-home services. The Nurse Educator delivers classroom instruction, skills demonstrations, hands-on clinical education, competency evaluations, and ongoing staff development. The position develops and maintains training materials, supports clinical orientation, ensures training aligns with applicable state and federal requirements, and maintains accurate education and competency records. The role also supports caregiver retention through mentoring and professional development and participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Travel for on-site training and field visits is mandatory throughout Massachusetts care centers. A significant portion of daily assignments involves manual skills requiring motor coordination. The hiring range is $43–$45 per hour; final compensation depends on relevant experience, skills, certifications, and location.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license applicable to the state(s) where the employee will supervise or train clinical staff.
Associate degree in nursing.
At least two years of clinical experience, including at least one year in home health or hospice.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills.
Demonstrated competence in applying processes designed to ensure adherence to applicable federal and state rules and regulations.
Ability to present information effectively to diverse learning audiences.
Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
At least two years of experience in clinical education development.

Responsibilities

Assist leadership with planning, organizing, and facilitating individual and group training for Personal Care/Homemaking Home Health Aides, Supportive Home Care Aides, and CNAs using Massachusetts- and Maine-approved curricula.
Deliver classroom instruction, skills demonstrations, hands-on clinical education, competency evaluations, and ongoing staff development using adult learning principles.
Develop and update training materials, lesson plans, skills checklists, and educational resources.
Train the clinical team to provide independent training in each care center.
Assist with development and oversight of the clinical orientation program for new hires.
Ensure regulatory compliance with state and federal guidelines and alignment with the organization’s philosophy, mission, and values when developing and administering training.
Monitor healthcare regulatory changes and incorporate updates into training curricula.
Develop and implement annual in-service programs, including state- and federally mandated in-services.
Align training programs with business needs and goals when prioritizing assignments.
Apply current industry standards, corporate initiatives, and technologies to improve the quality and delivery of educational materials.
Provide supervision and/or training to paraprofessional staff.
Collaborate with the compliance department to ensure training program records are complete and current.
Maintain accurate records of training attendance, competencies, certifications, and continuing education.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory mandates, including the HouseWorks Compliance Program.
Support caregiver retention through mentoring and professional development opportunities.
Supervise and participate in the annual review of LPN clinicians conducting training classes.
Perform other duties as assigned.