Nurse Practice Educator RN at Abbotts Creek Center summary:
The Nurse Practice Educator at Genesis Healthcare is responsible for orienting and educating nursing personnel to ensure high-quality patient care. This role involves developing educational programs, supervising new employees, conducting competency evaluations, and overseeing employee health initiatives. The position requires a current RN license and significant clinical experience, particularly in long-term care and education.
Overview:
FULL-TIME NPE/IP DUAL ROLE W/ON-CALL RESPONSIBILITIES
At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities:
The primary function of the Nurse Educator is to orient and educate all nursing personnel in the nursing center and to ensure safe effective nursing care according to the federal, state, and facility guidelines, policies and procedures.
*Report to the Director of Nursing
*Develop education programs in response to staff needs and teach staff current accepted patient care and nursing center practices.
*Supervise and monitor new nursing employees throughout their individualized orientation period.
*Perform annual competency testing and evaluation and clinically appraise nursing staff performance to identify areas for education.
*Provide oversight to Employee Health Program to include administering and tracking of tuberculosis and hepatitis vaccine and tracking of influenza immunizations for all employees.
Qualifications:
*Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current RN license
* Minimum three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience preferred
* Two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year as an educator preferred
* Excellence in clinical nursing skills required
* Experience in Gerontology preferred
* Training and/or experience in adult learning preferred
Benefits:
*Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
*Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
We also offer several voluntary insurances, such as:
*Pet Insurance
*Term and Whole Life Insurance
*Short-term Disability
*Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident
*Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage
*Nursing Tuition Assistance Program
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
Posted Salary Range: USD $81,120.00 - USD $85,280.00 /Yr.
Keywords:
nurse educator, long-term care, nursing personnel, clinical training, patient care, healthcare education, employee health, competency evaluation, Genesis Healthcare, RN license
