Facility Educator/RN Supervisor

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity

(LONG TERM CARE)

(SHORT TERM REHAB)

(SKILLED NURSING)

Now Hiring -Facility Educator - New Bedford, MA

CareOne at New Bedford

Min $93,600.00 - Max $108,160.00 per year

Compensation will be based on, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, credentials, employment status, and work schedule

The Facility Educator will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Understands and applies OBRA Regulations.
• Understands and applies principles of adult learning.
• Works in collaboration with all facility department directors in the orientation and education of staff to ensure all mandatory and regulatory education requirements are met within the facility.
• Conducts competencies in areas of nursing practice with attention to management of the medically complex patient, i.e. cardiac, heart failure, stroke, respiratory care needs (such as trach, vent, i.e.).
• Regularly conducts education needs assessment for facilities to assist in identifying areas for improvement
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the in-service educational programs as required or directed for compliance with Federal, OSHA, State and JACHO Regulations and corporate policy.
• Ensure Integrity of educational programs offered within the facility by:
• Preparation, scheduling and selection of instructional material, equipment and training aids, to ensure that a state of art, meaningful in-service program is provided utilizing the corporate approved forms and documentation.
• Schedules and communicates in-service training programs according to the needs of facility.
• Ensures that required serviceable equipment and knowledgeable operators are available to present special in-service material as directed.
• Conducts regular scheduled meetings and education to all staff within the facility
• Ensure that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared before training classes begin.
• Recommend to the administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Assess the learning needs of the staff through direct observation, formal learning assessment and indirectly through review of quality improvement and or program evaluation.
• Work with the Corporate Education & Development department as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
• Facilitates training related to electronic software programs, required certifications i.e. Intravenous and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Maintains attendance and documentation of in-services in accordance with regulatory guidelines and corporate policies.
• Assist licensed/certified nursing personnel (i.e., RNs, LPNs, C.N.A.s, CMAs) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license/certification current in accordance with state law and corporate policy.
• Obtain certification as a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association and provide CPR certification for designated employees.
• Coordinate Employee Health Program and maintain employee records in accordance with regulations.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 1+years nursing supervision in the long term care setting.
• Educator in nursing practices
• Active licensed Registered Nurse in assigned state(s) of employment
• Certified Instructor for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Certification in Gerontology or Education by American Nurses Credentialing Center- desirable
• Holds membership in professional education and nursing associations - desirable