Actively Hiring | Long Term Care Nurse Educator
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Long Term Care Nurse Educator to lead staff development and training for our long-term care nursing team. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating orientation, clinical training, and continuing education programs. The ideal candidate will be a strong clinical leader, educator, and mentor who supports high-quality patient care through evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, and conduct onboarding and continuing education programs for nursing staff.
- Identify staff learning needs and create tailored development plans.
- Serve as a clinical coach and mentor, providing supervision and support based on competency assessments.
- Facilitate nursing education aligned with current best practices, policies, and patient care standards.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
- Create and manage educational resources, manuals, and multimedia tools.
- Support clinical documentation and EMR training, including audits and best-practice guidance.
- Lead initiatives to improve patient outcomes and nursing excellence through staff education and change management.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and learner outcomes to continuously enhance training delivery.
Qualifications:
- Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience as an RN.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Nurse Educator.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a Long-Term Care setting.
- Strong background in adult learning, clinical education, and nursing standards.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AV equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform duties in a physically demanding environment.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in quality improvement or change management is a plus.
Education:
- Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Licensure & Certifications:
Required:
- Valid NY State RN license
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
Preferred:
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (RN-BC)
DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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