Nurse Educator -RN

Company: The Orchards
Location: Chester
Posted on: March 6, 2025

Job Description:

Description:The Nurse Educator is responsible for planning organizing and an implementing standard of care. The Nurse Educator will oversee the AMAP and STNA/CNA educational coursesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Teamwork with the following and all other duties and responsibilities assignedEffective leadership that includes supporting core values, addressing zero tolerance behaviors and maintaining active communication with clinical and personal care employeesDevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of clinical and personal care education and training on industry required topics and best practicesAssist with the implementation and development of performance improvementDevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of an in-house Certified Nursing Assistant training programAssist clinical leadership team with clinical rounding protocols and survey compliance.Development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical and personal care staff mentoring program to aid in new and tenured employee success and engagementAssist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical strategy and organizational positioning to improve and diversify clinical outcomes and systemsAssist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of efficient and effective clinical services software deployment and utilization across all lines of businessAct as a regulatory, case mix, and quality measure resource to the clinical services staffProvides clinical services support for direct care and administrative nursing as requiredImplements standards of nursing practice reviewing and revising annually to reflectchanges in nursing practiceServes as a member of professional staff committees in matters pertaining to Resident careEffectively plans, organizes, and directs staff to ensure excellent careWorks in collaboration with department supervisors to ensure compliance with the Orchards' Mission, as well as federal, state, and local lawsReviews policies and procedures to assist in identifying needs that may affect patient careCollaborates with directors and department supervisors to provide education and training for changes in policies and procedures, and/or an introduction to new policies and proceduresParticipates in problem solving conferences for resident careDetermines if there are specific educational needsDevelops and implements orientation for clinical staffReviews competencies annually in collaboration with clinical directors for all nursing positionsSupports, educates, and assesses an environment that optimizes resident safety to reduce errorsDemonstrates a thorough knowledge of federal, state, local laws, and accreditationstandardsDemonstrates the knowledge of proper identification and reporting of medical health care errorsProtects the patient in the event of a medical/healthcare error and/or assists in medical/health care error resolutionDemonstrates knowledge of principles of staff development, organization, and managementThe Orchards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.As part of The Orchards team, you can help our residents experience the best service and quality care during their nursing home, assisted living, rehab and independent living stays.Requirements:Effectively plans, organizes, and directs staff to ensure excellent careWorks in collaboration with department supervisors to ensure compliance with the Orchards' Mission, as well as federal, state and local lawsReviews policies and procedures to assist in identifying needs that may affect patient careCollaborates with directors and department supervisors to provide education and training for changes in policies and procedures, and/or an introduction to new policies and proceduresParticipates in problem solving conferences for resident careDetermines if there are specific educational needsDevelops and implements orientation for clinical staffReviews competencies annually in collaboration with clinical directors for all nursing positions.Supports, educates, and assesses an environment that optimizes resident safety to reduce errorsEstablishes priorities and organizes work to meet themOther ResponsibilitiesRecognizes and responds to priorities, accepts changes and new ideasIs a team player and communicates effectively at all levelsActively participates in continuous quality improvement by assisting and finding new and better ways of performing duties and responsibilitiesDevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of clinical and personal care education and training on industry required topics and best practicesAssist with the implementation and development of performance improvementDevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of an in-house Certified Nursing Assistant training programAssist clinical leadership team with clinical rounding protocols and survey complianceDevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of clinical and personal care staff mentoring program to aid in new and tenured employee success and engagementAssist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical strategy and organizational positioning to improve and diversify clinical outcomes and systemsAssist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of efficient and effective clinical services software deployment and utilization across all lines of businessAct as a regulatory, case mix, and quality measure resource to the clinical services staffProvides clinical services support for direct care and administrative nursing as required

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