Registered Nurse Educator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on33, Lake Street, Village of Cooperstown, Town of Otsego, Otsego County, New York, 13326, United States
About the Team
Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 174-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley, just minutes from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. As a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium, we are dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. Our mission is to help each resident get stronger, healthier, and happier, fostering a community of friends, neighbors, and family where everyone lives life to the fullest. We strive to ensure that every resident leaves Cooperstown Center with dignity and independence.
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse Educator, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of care and safety within our facility. You will lead staff development programs, providing instruction on critical topics such as safety, body mechanics, infection control, and hazardous materials to meet NYSDOH and other regulatory mandates. Beyond instruction, you will coach and counsel staff, participating in disciplinary processes and appraising job results to ensure continuous professional growth.
Your day will involve close collaboration with the Director of Quality and the Director of Nursing to plan, coordinate, and implement staff programs. You will maintain professional knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing publications, while also managing records of educational activities and data collection for assessment. A key part of your role involves consulting with leadership on active projects, reporting progress, and participating in QAPI monthly meetings. You will also manage critical health initiatives, including annual tuberculosis screenings for volunteers, Hep B vaccinations, and coordinating education and loss prevention programs with our safety protocols.
Benefits & Perks
We are proud to offer Daily Pay through a trusted third-party provider, giving you faster access to your earnings.
Equal Opportunity
Cooperstown Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
33, Lake Street, Village of Cooperstown, Town of Otsego, Otsego County, New York, 13326, United States
Village of Cooperstown, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead staff development programs on safety, body mechanics, and infection control
- check_circleMaintain records and assist in data collection for assessment and evaluation
- check_circleAdminister Hep B vaccines and TB skin tests to contracted agencies and individuals
- check_circleReport on project reactions and progress daily, weekly, and monthly
- check_circleCoordinate education and loss prevention programs with safety initiatives
- check_circleAssist Directors in planning and implementing staff programs and services
- check_circleParticipate in QAPI monthly meetings and contribute to quality improvement projects
- check_circleConsult with medical professionals to facilitate employee return to work
- check_circleRecord and document educational activities, attendance, and participant responses
Requirements
- verifiedMinimum 3 years of experience as a Nurse Educator in Long Term Care
- verifiedCurrent New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
- verifiedPrevious experience working in a long-term care setting
- verifiedCPR certification required, CPR trainer certified or willing to become a trainer
- verifiedTraining in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
- verifiedKnowledge of emergency preparedness, safety, fire, disaster, OSHA
- verifiedKnowledgeable of infection control procedures
Benefits & Perks
check_circleDaily Pay through a trusted third-party provider for faster access to earnings
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In this Registered Nurse Educator at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing role, you will lead staff development programs on safety, body mechanics, and infection control; maintain records and assist in data collection for assessment and evaluation; administer hep b vaccines and tb skin tests to contracted agencies and individuals; and report on project reactions and progress daily, weekly, and monthly.
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Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Nurse Educator in Long Term Care; Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License; Previous experience working in a long-term care setting; CPR certification required, CPR trainer certified or willing to become a trainer; Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices; and Knowledge of emergency preparedness, safety, fire, disaster, OSHA.
Where is the Registered Nurse Educator role at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing located?expand_more
Registered Nurse Educator at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is based in 33, Lake Street, Village of Cooperstown, Town of Otsego, Otsego County, New York, 13326, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has listed this Registered Nurse Educator role as on-site.
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Registered Nurse Educator at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Registered Nurse Educator at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing include Registered Nurse; RN License; CPR Certification; CPR Trainer; Rehabilitative Nursing Practices; Restorative Nursing Practices; Emergency Preparedness; and Safety.
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Registered Nurse Educator at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.