We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation, a 227 bed facility Skilled Nursing Facility in Queens, New Yorkis seeking a RN Educator for its facility. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-service educational programs throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. The RN Educator will be empowered with administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out the assigned duties of this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate educational and on the job training programs
• Incorporate commercially produced instruction material and training aids into existing in-service programs as deemed necessary
• Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this facility
• Develop, plan, evaluate and control the quality of in-service educational programs in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to in-service educational programs
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, class attendance and subject records, etc.
• Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Coordinator in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for in-service training
• Develop, direct and schedule refresher training, as necessary for assigned staff and licensed professional personnel
• Attend and participate in professional associations, activities and programs, etc., to assure that you keep abreast of current regulations and guidelines, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the administrator
• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of orientation programs that orient newly hired personnel to their position, the facilities policies and procedures, resident rights, and responsibilities, etc.
• Assist licensed nursing personnel (RNs, LPN, and Nurse Aides) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license current and in accordance with state law. Provide in-service training as necessary/required
• Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management and bloodborne pathogens standard
• Ensure that copies of lesson plans, instructor qualifications, etc., are filed in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
• Meet with department supervisors, on a regular scheduled basis, and solicit advice concerning their training needs, assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services
• Conduct departmental performance evaluations in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures
• Schedule in-service training programs according to the needs of each department
• Post notices of in-service training classes in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and meet all applicable federal and state licenser requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
• Previous experience in Risk Management in a long-term skilled nursing facility.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices. These include procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care.

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.

ABOUT US:

WE are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Queens, New York dedicated to provide outstanding care to our residents in a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.