RN - Educator

RN Educator – Staff Development

Elderwood at Lockport | Lockport, NYFull-time

Elderwood at Lockport is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as RN Educator. This position offers the opportunity to shape nursing practice through education, orientation, coaching, competency development, and hands-on clinical support.

The ideal candidate is an approachable clinical leader who enjoys helping others grow and believes strong educators remain connected to the realities of resident care. In addition to leading staff-development activities, you will maintain an active clinical presence and provide nursing coverage when operational needs arise.

• Influence clinical practice across the nursing department

• Help new employees build confidence through structured orientation and support

• Coach nurses and nursing assistants at different stages of their careers

• Promote consistent clinical standards, documentation, and resident-centered care

• Partner with nursing leadership on quality improvement and regulatory readiness

• Remain connected to residents and frontline employees through visible, hands-on leadership

• Help build a supportive environment where employees can learn, ask questions, and grow

At Elderwood at Lockport, education and resident care are closely connected. We are looking for an RN Educator who is willing to step in, support colleagues, and help address clinical needs throughout the facility.

This position requires flexibility and a team-first approach. Although staff education and development are central to the role, the RN Educator must also be willing and able to work clinical shifts when needed. The frequency, scheduling expectations, and any applicable additional compensation for clinical coverage will be reviewed during the interview process.

Elderwood at Lockport offers a convenient nursing leadership opportunity for professionals throughout Lockport, South Lockport, Newfane, Wilson, Gasport, Middleport, Pendleton, Wheatfield, North Tonawanda, and surrounding communities.

The location may also be accessible to nurses commuting from northern Niagara County, Medina and western Orleans County, eastern Niagara County, northern Erie County, and nearby areas.

If you are an experienced RN who enjoys developing others, strengthening clinical practice, and stepping in to support the team when needed, apply today to become the RN Educator at Elderwood at Lockport.

Elderwood at Lockport

104 Old Niagara Rd, Lockport, NY 14094 

• Act as a clinical “super user” for the EMR and serve as a go-to resource for staff

• Schedule, teach, and lead BLS and IV certification programs

• Perform staff vaccinations, health screenings, and assigned medical testing

• Collaborate with Unit Managers, Nurse Consultants, and Preceptors to support annual clinical competency testing

• Coordinate and deliver mandatory corporate in-service education

• Track, document, and report education compliance using the Learning Management System (LMS)

• Plan and deliver CNA and Support Aide orientation programs

• Ensure Nursing Assistants complete required in-service education hours

• Prepare monthly education calendars and reports

• Coordinate emergency preparedness drills (fire, disaster, Code Blue) and maintain documentation

• Lead and participate in facility staff meetings and in-service education sessions

What You WIll Need as a RN Educator:

• Credentials of a Registered Professional nurse with a current NYS license required.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Experience in in-service education or skills in teaching; at least one year experience in a long-term health care facility required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with personnel at all levels required.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Personal qualities of enthusiasm; interest in needs of residents, and quality assurance desirable.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.