Northeast Center for Rehab and Brain Injury -
Now Hiring a Registered Nurse Educator at Northeast Center for Rehabilitation & Brain Injury Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind state of the art Skilled Nursing Facility located in Lake Katrine 5 minutes off of exit 19 on the New York State Thruway.
Northeast Center offers programs not found in any other nursing home in the region, and our RNs are offered a level of specialized education not found anywhere else. RNs who work at Northeast Center gain knowledge and skills that advance their careers while working in a supportive environment.
We can't wait to meet you. Apply today. Why work with us?. - Generous paid time off
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Participation
- Specialized education
- Referral Bonuses
- Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly employee appreciation raffles
- Department appreciation days
- FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team.
Responsibilities of RN Educator: - Plans, develops, directs, implements, and monitors orientation and education of all facility personnel.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
- Develops instructional materials to assist new personnel in becoming oriented to facility operational techniques.
- Schedules, with Human Resources and Administration, facility tours to acquaint new personnel with overall operation and interrelationship of facility services.
- Determines effectiveness of orientation materials and procedures through practice sessions.
- Sets up demonstrations of nursing service policies and equipment to acquaint facility staff with new equipment to make them more familiar with established policies and equipment.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts regular and special inservice training sessions for facility staff to acquaint them with new procedures and policies and current trends and developments in resident/patient care techniques and employee performance, and to provide opportunity for individual members to develop to their full potential.
- Keep current on the latest developments by attending professional seminars, institutes, and reading professional journals.
- Assists Department Heads, Managers, Supervisors and Charge Nurses in planning and implementing staff development programs on their units.
- Keeps bulletin/informational boards current by listing information on programs, meetings, seminars, etc. and promotes appropriate staff attendance at these meetings.
- Plans special training sessions for staff members as needed and/or required.
- Participates in writing and maintaining policies, procedures, and forms.
- Makes suggestions for changes or clarification in policies and procedures.
- Completes Education Department reports and maintains Education Department records and documentation (including attendance records) in accordance with Federal and State Regulations and standards for Long Term Care
- Provides staff with supervision as needed.
- Works flexible hours as necessary to provide staff development for all staff members.
- Meets periodically with Department Heads to assess and plan staff education needs.
- May participate in staff selection process, including interviewing.
- Develops an educational plan for a NATP program.
- Serves as a member of departmental committees, creating a strong and visible role model for a team.
- Approach to problem resolution and future planning.
- May fulfill the role of shift supervisor /staffing person if necessary
Requirements for Registered Nurse Educator: - Valid NY RN License
- Must be in good standing with the State Registry
- Train the Trainer Certification (We offer training if not currently certified)
- Short Term/Subacute Care Experience Preferred
- Excellent work ethic
- Must have demonstrated ability to make decisions with good nursing judgment, handle emergencies and maintain excellent patient assessment skill
Job Types: Full-time
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