Nurse Educator - LPN or RN!

Loretto•City of Syracuse, NY

19h•$71,594 - $89,960

About The Position

Loretto Health and Rehabilitation is hiring a full-time Nurse Educator who is a licensed LPN or RN. The role develops, facilitates, and implements educational programs and maintains a positive learning environment using best-practice nursing standards. The Nurse Educator coordinates existing and new programs to improve resident care through staff education, training, remediation, and evaluation. The position is a day shift role with no weekends or holidays. The Nurse Educator delivers clinical training and in-service education, assesses staff learning needs, supports orientation, and provides academic and clinical direction to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. The role also maintains training documentation and resources, monitors training effectiveness and regulatory compliance, supports quality assurance activities, and models safety, compliance, service excellence, and teamwork.

Requirements

Current New York State LPN or RN license and registration in good standing.
Previous mentoring experience.
Experience and understanding of effective learning theories and teaching strategies.
Current knowledge of best-practice nursing standards and care.
Knowledge of Department of Health and/or other relevant regulations and the state survey process for long-term care.
Ability to lead, guide, and motivate others.
Ability to work independently, demonstrate flexibility and personal integrity, and work effectively with residents, staff, families, and support agencies.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, including effective communication with people from diverse backgrounds and with physical, sensory, or mental impairments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to learn new software rapidly.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to read, write, and speak clearly in English.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted when they provide proficiency in the listed areas of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

CPR instructor certification is desired.
Two years of teaching experience is highly desirable.
Two years of clinical experience in a geriatric setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate new and existing educational programs, and prioritize in-service training needs with leadership approval.
Coordinate in-service programs across shifts as needed.
Serve as an instructor for clinical training programs and provide support and oversight as assigned by the Academic Manager.
Ensure educational programs meet federal, state, and local regulations and applicable corporate policies; initiate projects to meet training needs or Department of Health regulations.
Develop, present, and document educational and training materials, and maintain a resource library.
Maintain staff in-service records and clinical competency documentation, annually and as needed.
Maintain current CPR certification and related records for self and staff.
Audit and monitor staff compliance and the effectiveness of training, education, and in-service programs.
Assess staff educational and remediation needs, develop programs to address them, and use available internal and external resources.
Maintain confidentiality of employee disciplinary information used in remediation.
Provide academic and clinical direction and follow-up for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
Monitor and maintain equipment used by the Education Department.
Participate in reviewing, formulating, and revising policies and procedures as appropriate.
Participate in quality assurance activities; plan, implement, and review QAPI training needs and modify programs to address deficiencies.
Assist with orientation programs for clinical staff as requested.
Participate in off-site training as appropriate and keep current with best practices in nursing care and delivery.
Promote and model workplace compliance, communicate compliance expectations, and follow applicable policies, procedures, and the code of conduct.
Teach and model safety awareness, appropriately address potential safety or environmental issues, and follow safety requirements.
Promote service excellence and maintain positive, respectful relationships with residents, families, team members, staff, and community partners.
Promote and model collaboration and teamwork.
Participate in train-the-trainer programs as needed.