Salary:$77,200 - $111,540 / YearOverview:
At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players but also for our employees.
At Elderwood at Ticonderoga, we are committed to providing exceptional care and a supportive environment for our residents and staff. Our long-term care facility values education, professional growth, and compassionate care. We are looking for a dedicated RN Nurse Educator to join our team and help shape the future of nursing within our facility. Help us train our CNAs to provide exceptional care for our senior population, one of the most vulnerable groups we serve.
About Elderwood at Ticonderoga:
- Known for a Revolutionary War-era fort along the western shores of Lake Champlain, Ticonderoga, NY, is also home to Elderwood at Ticonderoga. The senior care community in the heart of the Adirondacks offers scenic mountain views and a home-like atmosphere for long-term skilled nursing care residents and patients requiring short-term subacute rehabilitation. Part of the Medical Village of Ticonderoga, the facility benefits from its proximity to an emergency department, medical office building and laboratory services on campus.
Additional Elderwood Benefits for RNs:
- Gas Allowance Stipend - We'll make the drive worth your while!
- Pay-In-Lieu-of-Benefits Program - Earn 16% more ON TOP OF base rate.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Bonus (up to $2,000)
- 401K with Employer Matching
- PTO & Holiday Package
- Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
RN Clinical Educator - Position Overview:
- The RN Clinical Educator is responsible for orientation and in-service education for all levels of personnel, and for coordination of in-service programs for all departments; serves as the Primary Instructor for the Nursing Assistant 100-Hour Training Program and Program Coordinator for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Responsibilities:
RN Clinical Educator:
- The RN Clinical Educator plans and leads the General Orientation Program which includes a tour of building; presentations by department heads to acquaint new personnel with philosophy of facility management and quality assurance programs; overall operation and inter-relationship of services; and information about the topics of resident rights and abuse reporting, confidentiality of information, fire safety and disaster plans, infection control which includes bloodborne diseases and tuberculosis information, safety practices/toxic substances, and needs of the elderly, ill and handicapped.
- Coordinates program development and implementation, and serves as an instructor of the Nursing Assistant 100-Hour Training Program.
- Coordinates Clinical Skills Evaluation testing for Nursing Assistant Trainees.
- Serves as Program Coordinator for the Tuition Assistance Program.
- Coordinates the schedules of Nursing Assistant Trainees for written exam testing, and recording of certification.
- Schedules and presents training programs and ensures that Nursing Assistants complete six hours of in-service education every six months.
- Maintains records and data concerning Nursing Assistant 100-Hour Training Program.
- Plans, coordinates and participates with department heads as needed to implement orientation programs for new staff in each department.
Qualifications:
RN Clinical Educator:
- Credentials of a Registered Professional nurse with a current NYS RN license required
- Baccalaureate degree (BSN) preferred.
- 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.
EOE Statement:WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.