What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator position at The Orchards?
Description
Nurse Educator
For over the last seventy years, The Orchards have continued the traditional values inspired by the Fox Family: respect for one another, concern for each resident’s well-being, and encouragement of individual interests and enjoyment of life’s pleasures. These values are a gift The Orchards staff members share every day with residents and each other.
Position Summary
The Nurse Educator is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating clinical education programs that support excellence in resident care and employee development. This role oversees the AMAP and STNA/CNA educational programs and serves as a key resource for clinical training, compliance, mentoring, and quality improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who is passionate about staff development, resident safety, and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.
Essential Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Promote and support The Orchards’ mission, vision, and core values.
- Foster a positive work environment through effective communication, collaboration, and professional leadership.
- Support employee engagement, mentoring, and retention initiatives for both new and experienced clinical staff.
- Establish priorities and organize workflow to ensure quality resident care and operational efficiency.
- Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a team-oriented approach.
Education & Training
- Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical and personal care education programs based on regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational needs.
- Oversee the in-house STNA/CNA and AMAP training programs.
- Coordinate orientation and onboarding programs for clinical staff.
- Conduct and review annual competencies for nursing personnel in collaboration with clinical leadership.
- Identify educational needs and provide ongoing training related to policy, procedure, and regulatory updates.
- Assist department leaders with the introduction and implementation of new clinical policies and procedures.
Clinical Support & Quality Improvement
- Assist with performance improvement initiatives and continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Support clinical rounding processes and survey readiness/compliance activities.
- Serve as a resource for regulatory standards, case mix management, and quality measures.
- Provide clinical support for direct care and administrative nursing teams as needed.
- Participate in resident care problem-solving conferences and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Support initiatives that improve clinical outcomes, operational systems, and resident safety.
Compliance & Resident Safety
- Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards.
- Promote an environment focused on resident safety, risk reduction, and error prevention.
- Demonstrate knowledge of proper identification, reporting, and resolution of healthcare errors.
- Ensure nursing standards and practices are reviewed and updated annually to reflect changes in clinical practice.
- Collaborate with department supervisors to maintain compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Current RN license in good standing- REQUIRED
- Experience in long-term care, senior living, rehabilitation, or related healthcare setting preferred.
- Previous experience in staff development, education, or training strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and survey processes.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and support a team-centered culture.
Why Join The Orchards?
At The Orchards, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where employees are valued, residents are respected, and professional growth is encouraged.
The Orchards is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees and applicants. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.