Director of Education RN
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Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing - Director of Education: Registered Nurse (RN) Educator Job Summary: We are expanding our education department and we are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for teaching. At Van Duyn Center our Education Department offers a number of programs for our nursing staff. We conduct classes for the Resident Assistant (RA) program, which supports and complements the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with provide resident care. The department offers ongoing education and skills based training for the Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and the Registered Nurses (RNs). Van Duyn Center partners with companies to provide the skills training, which the department works to coordinate. General Orientation is part of the department's responsibility for all new employees and annual mandatory educational programs too. The department has team members who assume different roles for the educational requirements so you have the opportunity to specialize. Education is the foundation for achieving quality outcomes for our residents and job engagement and satisfaction for our employees. Registered Nurse (RN) Educator Do you have a passion to teach, mentor, or engage eager minds? Would you find it rewarding to educate individuals who want to learn? Then, Van Duyn Center has an exciting opportunity for you as a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Educator! The Education Department is already well established and has competency audits in place, all we need is a passionate teacher to help educate our staff! Registered Nurse (RN) Educator Responsibilities and Duties General Orientation of all new employees Clinical Competency training and evaluation of nursing staff Coordination of guest educators for programs, such as IVs and Respiratory Implementation of education programs for Certified Nursing Assistants per the education calendar In-service education of all employees as needed. Registered Nurse (RN) Educator Qualifications and Skills Skills we are looking for: Enthusiasm and eagerness to teach Clinical competency with basic nursing care Ability to work independently and anticipate educational need with motivation to start education Eagerness to learn new skills and participate in the Train the Trainer programs Registered Nurse (RN) Educator Requirement/Qualifications: more than 1-year experience in Long-term care Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse license CPR certified Registered Nurse (RN) Educator Benefits What we offer: Train the Trainer Certification for NYS DOH Certified Nursing Assistant program Train the Trainer Certification for OASIS program Training for education initiatives Ongoing training programs Collegial work environment Opportunity to advance with your career.