RN Educator

Only a few can do what we do. If you have a desire to be extraordinary, embrace the challenge and join our team!

This position primarily works Monday-Friday from 8am to 4:30pm, approximately 40 hours per week. This position also participates in a leadership on-call rotation which includes occasional weekend availability. The salary for this position starts at $65,000/year for little to no experience.

Education

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and in collaboration with other members of the rehabilitation team, the Nurse Educator works to consistently ensure proper staff education in accordance with updated procedures and evidence-based practice, and leads and directs a robust team in the onboarding, initial training, and ongoing training of staff throughout the facility, including:

• Maintaining current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and ensuring that the facility leaders are informed of relevant issues.
• Assists in education, monitoring and coaching the nursing staff on continuous quality improvement measures.
• Assists in drafting, implementing, and updating nursing policies and procedures.
• Provides hands-on education to nursing staff and other facility staff on a routine basis.
• Performs monthly audits and oversight on nursing team skills.
• Educates team members on new processes and equipment as needed.
• Monitors compliance of nursing team members including online compliance learning, Mandatory Reporter, CPR, and Licensures.
• Assists in screening of nursing candidates, including interview and hiring processes.
• Meets with all new hires on the day of orientation with follow-up during first 90 days of employment.
• Acts as secondary infection preventionist and provides assistance and back up to primary IP on an as needed basis.
• Collaborate with other members of the nursing leadership team to provide support and coverage for other leaders as needed.
  
  

An excellent candidate for this position meets the following criteria:

• Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions.
• Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change.
• Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student.
• Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard.
• Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential.
• Is comfortable working with computers and electronic records.
• Is an excellent educator and passionate about providing education in an encouraging environment.
• Willingness to pursue additional specialized training in infection control.
  
  

Qualified Applicants Must Have

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa.
• Experience in leadership is preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain Infection Prevention Certification within 6 months of hire.
  
  

On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.