Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Educator

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Educator

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual's needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge… Life. Inspired Every Day.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• ETO (Earned Time Off)
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay Rates

Starting Pay: $71,500

Full-Time

Monday - Friday

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Educator is responsible for overseeing the clinical training and ongoing professional development of LPN and CNA nursing staff and other clinical staff for Episcopal Church Home under the guidance of the Nursing Education Coordinator. Under the direction of the Nursing Education Coordinator and Manager of Information Technology this position is responsible for implementation, ongoing updates, and maintenance of Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with nursing management to provide a clinical orientation that meets the needs of the organization and the new staff member.
• Partner with and Director of Nursing Education and Quality and Information Technology Manager to implement and sustain EHR.
• Train staff at all levels to fully utilize EHR.
• Oversee in-service education for CNAs and RCA's in compliance with government regulations.
• Provide classroom and clinical instruction about policies and procedures impacting resident care in collaboration with DON and ADON and Director of Nursing Education and Quality.
• Audit of the clinical competencies of clinical staff as indicated to ensure quality performance.
• Develop, implement, and conduct relevant in-service training programs.
• Establish and maintain a network of contacts with health-related agencies.
• In collaboration with the ADON /DON and Nursing Education Coordinator will coordinate and maintain medication error process.
• Utilize outside training programs and on-line resources to maximize development opportunities for staff.
• Coordinate the clinical rotation of students from external programs.
• In collaboration with the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and the ADON review and revise nursing policies and procedures.
• Participate in ECH quality assurance committee.
• On call responsibility on a rotating basis per LPN nursing department needs.
• Report unsafe conditions to security and maintenance as soon as possible.
• Familiar with established emergency procedures and staff incidents.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in training adults at all skill levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR.
• Ability to train nursing staff members in various electronic documentation tools.
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.

Education:

• Associate degree. Current LPN licensure in New York State.

Experience:

• Three years of clinical experience with supervisory and gerontology experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing duties of this job requires lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads up to 50 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, speak, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.