Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Educator (Long-Term Care)

NavitasPartners•Sitka, AK

11h•$87,000 - $100,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Educator to support Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities through staff education, competency development, and clinical training standardization. This is a newly created role designed to enhance clinical skills, onboarding effectiveness, and professional development for nursing and CNA staff. The position will focus approximately 75% on LTC clinical education , with additional responsibilities supporting broader clinical education initiatives and team-based projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in a U.S. state
Must apply for state licensure prior to start date if required
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Clinical Competency Assessment (within 3 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter)
Minimum 2 years of clinical educator or instructor experience (1 year may be substituted with supervisory experience)
Minimum 5 years of professional nursing experience , including at least 2 years in Long-Term Care (LTC)
Strong knowledge of professional nursing principles, LTC standards, and geriatric care
Expertise in adult learning principles and educational program development
Ability to develop and deliver effective training across multiple levels of care
Experience evaluating and improving education programs using evidence-based methods
High-quality oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with education delivery platforms and tools (virtual, LMS, and in-person formats preferred)
Strong collaboration, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to create a positive, supportive learning environment aligned with evidence-based practice
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and use hands throughout the workday
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Ability to travel as required for the role

Nice To Haves

BLS Instructor Certification – preferred or must be obtained within 1 year of hire
Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide clinical education and skills training for LTC nursing and CNA staff
Partner with CNA clinical educators to support onboarding, entry-level training, and effective preceptorships
Coordinate student clinical experiences with academic partners as applicable
Select, implement, and evaluate curricula for clinical training programs
Standardize and streamline clinical competency programs in alignment with policy and accreditation standards
Collaborate with clinical leaders to design education programs that improve patient outcomes, staff retention, and professional growth
Support evaluation, completion, and documentation of clinical competencies
Promote organizational standards of excellence and evidence-based practice
Serve as a key member of the Clinical Nursing Education team and contribute to consortium-wide projects
Act as liaison for internal and external clinical education opportunities
Utilize evidence-based research to improve nursing practice and professional development
Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and delivering education programs