RN - Educator

Elderwood•Town of Johnsburg, NY

19h

About The Position

RN Educator Elderwood at North Creek | North Creek, NY Shape Clinical Excellence. Inspire the Next Generation of Nurses. At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People - and our RN Educators are at the heart of that promise. If you are a Registered Nurse who is passionate about education, mentorship, and elevating clinical practice, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact across an entire care community. Elderwood at North Creek is seeking an RN Educator to lead orientation, education, and ongoing competency development for our nursing and clinical teams - ensuring excellence, compliance, and confidence at every level of care. Your Impact as an RN Educator, In this highly visible and influential role, you will: Design, implement, and evaluate orientation, compliance, and continuing education programs for facility staff Serve as a clinical mentor and resource to new nurses, Nurse Preceptors, and leadership teams Lead and coordinate General Orientation, department-based onboarding, and licensed nurse orientation programs Ensure staff remain current with evolving clinical standards, policies, and best practices Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and clinical excellence This role also serves as the primary Instructor for the Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP) What sets Elderwood at North Creek apart: A one-of-a-kind Adirondack settingSurrounded by mountains, forests, and seasonal beauty, North Creek offers a calm environment that benefits both residents and caregivers - far from the congestion and stress of urban healthcare. A close-knit communityResidents, families, and staff often know one another personally. That connection creates trust, continuity, and a sense of pride in the care delivered every day. Leadership that truly mattersSmaller teams mean greater visibility and influence. Your ideas are heard, your leadership is felt, and your impact is tangible. A slower pace, without sacrificing clinical excellenceCare here is intentional and resident-centered, allowing clinicians to focus on quality, not volume. Lifestyle balanceWith access to outdoor recreation, four-season activities, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere, North Creek supports both professional fulfillment and personal well-being. Apply today to become an RN Educator at Elderwood at North Creek - where your knowledge empowers others, and your leadership strengthens care.

Requirements

Credentials of a Registered Professional nurse with a current NYS license required.
Experience in in-service education or skills in teaching; at least one year experience in a long-term health care facility required.
Ability to work cooperatively with personnel at all levels required.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
Personal qualities of enthusiasm; interest in needs of residents, and quality assurance desirable.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a clinical “super user” for the EMR and serve as a go-to resource for staff
Schedule, teach, and lead BLS and IV certification programs
Perform staff vaccinations, health screenings, and assigned medical testing
Collaborate with Unit Managers, Nurse Consultants, and Preceptors to support annual clinical competency testing
Coordinate and deliver mandatory corporate in-service education
Track, document, and report education compliance using the Learning Management System (LMS)
Plan and deliver CNA and Support Aide orientation programs
Ensure Nursing Assistants complete required in-service education hours
Prepare monthly education calendars and reports
Coordinate emergency preparedness drills (fire, disaster, Code Blue) and maintain documentation
Lead and participate in facility staff meetings and in-service education sessions