Nurse Educator

About This Role

This nursing educator role involves mentoring and developing nursing staff, coordinating ongoing education programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position is for a strong nurse leader who is passionate about staff development, clinical excellence, and fostering a positive team environment within a rehabilitation center.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Director of Nursing with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the nursing service department, its programs, and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
• Supervise and assist scheduling of employees within established state guidelines.
• Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a CNA, and/or GNA/CMA as applicable, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
• Review nurses
• Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary.
• Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this Center.

Requirements

• Experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices strongly preferred
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
• Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Active LPN/RN license

About the Company

Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care while investing in the growth and success of its staff.