What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator (RN) position at Wake Robin Corporation?
Nurse Educator at Wake Robin
Position Summary:
Wake Robin is seeking a Nurse Educator to lead and oversee the professional development and clinical education of Health & Resident Services staff in the Linden Health Center. This role champions a culture of excellence, safety, and compassionate care, and plays a key part in building the knowledge, skills, and confidence of our clinical team.
The Nurse Educator collaborates closely with managers and staff to implement evidence-based best practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and support a high-performing, engaged workforce. This position also provides oversight of the Onboarding & Training Coordinator, guiding the orientation process and ensuring ongoing education aligns with Wake Robin’s standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Education & Staff Development
- Plan, implement, and evaluate education programs for Health & Resident Services staff, including orientation, ongoing competency assessments, and continuing education.
- Provide education and oversight in key clinical areas, including:
- Narcotic management and medication safety
- Falls prevention protocols
- Skin and wound management
- Electronic Health Record utilization
- Clinical policies and procedures
- Develop, maintain, and update orientation schedules, competency checklists, and education materials to ensure staff readiness and regulatory compliance
- Act as a liaison with LNA course providers and maintain communication with leadership.
- Support medication administration training for Residential Care Assistants.
- Leadership & Oversight
- Provide clinical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to staff across Health & Resident Services.
- Oversee the daily work of the Onboarding & Training Coordinator to ensure a consistent, well-organized orientation experience and accurate tracking of training and certifications.
- Build strong relationships with staff and providers to foster collaboration and excellence in care delivery.
- Conduct regular clinical observations to assess practice, provide coaching, and identify opportunities for additional training or education.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all staff meet training, certification, and competency requirements in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and make recommendations for improvements.
- Support quality initiatives and performance improvement projects to enhance resident outcomes and staff engagement.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current license in Vermont.
- Experience in long-term care, clinical education, or a related healthcare setting strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, educate, and inspire clinical staff in a dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; collaborative, approachable and professional demeanor.
Schedule:
- Primary hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday, with flexibility to support training needs for evening, night, and weekend staff as required.
- For candidates seeking additional hours, opportunities are available to work as a Staff Nurse.
Hiring Range:
- $36.70 – $44.77/hour
(Starting salary is determined based on candidate's experience, education, and relevant skills as well as internal equity considerations.)
Due to our vulnerable resident population the COVID vaccine is highly recommended but not required.
About Wake Robin
The foundation of our success as a Life Plan Community is the mutual respect among staff and between residents and staff. Staff share a belief in the dignity and worth of each resident and each other. As employees, we do more than just work here — we uphold Wake Robin’s commitment to these values; the relationship between staff and residents is the hallmark of this community.
At Wake Robin, we want to support you in your career growth. We offer flexible scheduling for those wishing to return to school, great benefits, a pristine working environment, and an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. At Wake Robin, community is critical; we stand by this, starting with the first phone call with you!
Staff members work together with humor and an appreciation for diversity. For many, the biggest benefit of working here is coming to know Wake Robin’s residents and having the time and support to do good work on their behalf. Other important benefits include:
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company paid short- term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Flexible spending plan
- 403b retirement plan with company match of 50% up to a calendar year maximum of $6,000
- Competitive paid time off
- Continuing education support
- Financial assistance with car maintenance and repairs
- Personal loan assistance to help with emergency and unplanned needs
- Up to $200 fitness reimbursement annually
- Up to $100 reimbursement for vision expenses annually
- Incentives for commuting with your coworkers
- Free, on-site consulting on housing, finances, transportation, daycare, and legal services
- Use of community facilities including hiking trails, library, aquatic and fitness centers
- On-site meals for purchase, made from scratch with local ingredients
- Refer a Friend bonus - up to $1,500 per employee referral
Wake Robin believes in supporting a livable wage for all Vermonters.
Wake Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $6,000