Regional Nurse Education & Wound Specialist - RN

Overview: At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Responsibilities: Are you a passionate, results-driven nursing educator ready to make a significant impact on clinical outcomes and staff competency? Join our team as a Market Nurse Education Specialist and play a vital role in shaping the future of high-quality, person-centered care across our Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) in your assigned market. This role is critical for ensuring our nursing teams are equipped with evidence-based knowledge, skills, and best practices needed to deliver safe, compliant, and exceptional care. You will be a clinical resource, a mentor, and a leader in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Lead Educational Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of standardized clinical education strategies that utilize current nursing theory, evidence, and regulatory requirements to foster improved clinical outcomes and advanced competency. *Coordinate and deliver comprehensive clinical education programs, including new employee orientation, annual competencies, and targeted skills training (e.g., wound care, infection control, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring). *Needs Assessment: Conduct system and site needs assessments to identify educational gaps, prioritize initiatives, and develop curricula that address the professional development needs of staff from novice to expert levels. *Competency & Compliance: Monitor and evaluate staff competency and performance, ensuring strict compliance with clinical standards and state/federal regulations. *Quality Improvement & Support: Work with clinical leadership to analyze clinical outcomes, develop targeted educational interventions, and support facilities in survey readiness and corrective action planning. *Team Leadership & Coaching: Provide coaching, mentorship, and support to center Nurse Practice Educator(s) to build a high-performing education team focused on accountability and a learning culture of excellence. *Policy Implementation: Support the consistent implementation of corporate clinical policies, procedures, and quality initiatives. *Collaborative Leadership: Collaborate with the Market Clinical Advisor, Directors of Nursing, and Interdisciplinary Teams, and mentor new clinical leaders to promote consistency in clinical operations and care delivery. *Travel: Routinely travel across assigned facilities to provide on-site education, support, and oversight. *Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, best practices, and emerging trends in post-acute and long-term care nursing. Qualifications: *Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current registered nurse (RN) licensed by the State Board of Nursing is required. *Minimum of five (3) years full-time or equivalent clinical experience in education required. Two years of clinical experience in Long Term Care / Post-Acute Care Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off *Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members *Term and Whole Life Insurance *Short-term Disability *Hospital Indemnity *Personal Accident *