Clinical Nurse Educator (RN)

Salary$74,100 / year - $93,405 / yearOverviewRN Educator – Clinical Education and PracticeElderwood at LiverpoolFull-time | Onsite | Clinical schedule flexibility and on-call rotation requiredTeach What You Practice. Lead From the Floor.Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who can combine clinical education with active nursing practice.This is not a classroom-only Educator position. You will lead orientation, competency development, clinical education, and employee mentorship while remaining connected to resident care by working scheduled or operationally necessary shifts as a cart nurse.We believe that clinical connection strengthens nursing education. By practicing alongside the employees you support, you will understand their workflows, recognize real-time learning needs, model strong nursing practice, and provide coaching grounded in the realities of the unit.The right candidate will enjoy developing nurses and CNAs - but will also be comfortable administering medications and treatments, managing a resident assignment, documenting care, communicating changes in condition, and supporting the nursing team when direct-care coverage is needed.A Blended Education and Clinical-Practice RoleThe RN Educator position combines two essential responsibilities:Clinical education and employee developmentYou will lead new-hire orientation, clinical education, competency validation, nurse-preceptor development, mandatory in-services, BLS and IV-certification programs, electronic-medical-record support, and Nursing Assistant Training Program activities when applicable.Direct resident careYou will maintain an active clinical presence by accepting cart-nurse assignments as part of the position. During direct-care shifts, you will be responsible for the nursing care associated with your assignment, including medication and treatment administration, assessment and monitoring, documentation, change-in-condition communication, care coordination, and CNA support.This blended structure allows you to:Maintain your bedside and medication-administration skillsUnderstand current unit workflows and operational challengesIdentify education needs through direct experience and observationCoach nurses and CNAs in the environment where care occursModel the documentation, communication, and clinical standards you teachBuild credibility and trust with frontline employeesRemain connected to residents, families, and the interdisciplinary teamThis opportunity is best suited for an RN who believes the strongest educators remain connected to clinical practice.Teach in a Clinically Active Post-Acute EnvironmentElderwood at Liverpool is a skilled nursing community providing long-term care, memory care, and comprehensive subacute rehabilitation.Our clinical teams care for long-term residents and short-stay patients transitioning from hospital to home following illness, injury, surgery, orthopedic procedures, and cardiac conditions. Facility capabilities include:IV therapyPICC-line managementWound-vac therapyComplex wound careOstomy careEnteral feedingDialysis coordinationThis clinical variety gives the RN Educator an opportunity to develop relevant, practice-based education. You will help ensure that nurses and CNAs understand not only how to complete a skill, but also how to recognize risk, respond to changes in condition, communicate effectively, document accurately, and connect their work to resident outcomes.Lead Education With Support Behind YouThe RN Educator serves as a primary clinical education resource for the facility - but does not work in isolation. You will partner with the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Unit Managers, RN Supervisors, Nurse Preceptors, and department leaders to identify learning needs and strengthen clinical practice.You will also collaborate with the assigned Regional Nurse Consultant and other Elderwood clinical resources on competency development, organizational initiatives, regulatory readiness, and clinical standards. This structure allows you to respond to the needs of the facility team while drawing upon the experience and resources of a larger clinical organization.Build the Next Stage of Your Nursing Leadership CareerThe RN Educator role provides a strong pathway into broader clinical and nursing leadership. You will gain experience influencing facility-wide practice, coaching employees, partnering with operational and clinical leaders, supporting regulatory readiness, and translating quality priorities into frontline education.Registered Nurses who demonstrate strong performance, leadership potential, and an interest in future Director of Nursing opportunities may be considered for advanced development experiences, including Widener University's Director of Nursing Leadership Academy.Designed for current and aspiring DONs, the 12-week academy combines online learning, leadership coaching, faculty mentorship, and applied workshops addressing communication, decision-making, team development, retention, financial fundamentals, strategic planning, and change management.Help Nurses Become Their Best - While Remaining a Nurse at the BedsideThe strongest clinical teams are built through clear expectations, practical education, thoughtful mentorship, visible leadership, and consistent follow-through.If you are an experienced RN who enjoys teaching and developing others - but still values direct resident care and wants to remain clinically active - this may be the right opportunity for you. Apply today to become the RN Educator at Elderwood.ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Lead as a RN Educator of Clinical Education and PracticeNew-hire orientation and onboardingPlan and coordinate general orientation with support from facility department leadersLead licensed-nurse, CNA, and Support Aide orientation based on hiring needsPartner with Unit Managers and Nurse Preceptors to strengthen department-based orientationProvide education, coaching, and follow-up to help new nurses transition successfully into practiceEvaluate orientation effectiveness and identify employees who need additional education or supportClinical education and competency developmentPlan, deliver, and evaluate nursing education based on clinical needs, quality priorities, regulatory requirements, and identified competency gapsCoordinate annual and ongoing clinical-skills competency testing for licensed nursesCollaborate with Unit Managers, Nurse Preceptors, and the Regional Nurse Consultant on employee developmentSchedule and lead IV-certification programming based on facility needsCoordinate and teach BLS-certification programming and maintain required equipment and recordsServe as a clinical resource for nurses who need guidance or reinforcementDevelop education related to new clinical practices, procedures, equipment, policies, and resident-care needsReinforce strong assessment, change-in-condition response, documentation, infection prevention, medication safety, and interdisciplinary communicationNursing Assistant developmentCoordinate CNA and Support Aide orientation programsServe as a primary instructor for the Nursing Assistant Training Program when applicableCoordinate program implementation, required documentation, and testing activitiesAssist with Prometric testing coordination for Nursing Assistant Trainees when applicableEnsure Nursing Assistants receive required in-service educationSupport CNA development through practical education, coaching, and reinforcement of care standardsDirect clinical practiceAccept cart-nurse assignments as scheduled or needed based on facility operations and resident-care prioritiesManage the nursing care and clinical responsibilities associated with the assigned resident groupAdminister medications and treatments safely and accuratelyAssess and monitor residents and respond appropriately to changes in conditionCommunicate clinical changes to providers, nursing leaders, residents, and familiesComplete timely and accurate clinical documentationDirect, support, and assist CNAs during the assigned shiftModel expected clinical, communication, documentation, and infection-prevention practicesUse direct-care experiences to identify opportunities for education, employee development, and workflow improvementEducation compliance and systemsCoordinate delivery of mandatory corporate and facility in-service educationMaintain the monthly education calendar and required reportsEnroll employees in Learning Management System programsTrack module completion, competency documentation, certification status, and required education hoursFollow up with employees and