RN Nurse Educator
Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Syracuse, NY

Nursing Educator

Bishop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is hiring a Registered Nurse Educator in Syracuse, NY.

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Duties:

• Leads staff development programs; by providing instruction designed in safety, body mechanics, infection control, hazardous infectious materials, etc. to meet NYSDOH & other regulatory mandates

• Maintains educational practices by coaching, counseling, and may participate in disciplinary process; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Records and documents educational activity, attendance and responses

• Report on active projects, reactions, and progress daily, weekly and monthly.

• Participation in QAPI monthly meetings and projects

• Assist Director of Quality and or Director of Nursing in planning, coordinating and implementing staff programs and services to ensure a well-educated staff.

• Maintain appropriate records and assist in data collection for assessment and evaluation purposes

• Consults with and keeps Director of Quality and or Director of Nursing informed as appropriate or required

• Maintains close contact with employees off work, on disability or workman’s compensation, and their physicians to facilitate their earliest possible return to work

• Reviews incident reports, OSHA reports, involving employees injured at work & coordinates education, loss prevention program with our safety program

• Provides annual tuberculosis screening of volunteers; directs follow-up procedure for positive Manitou testing within the scope of practice and under the direction of Director of Nursing.

• Administers Hep B vaccines & Mantoux (TB skin tests) to various contracted agencies and individuals per guidelines and under the direction of Director of Quality or Director of Nursing

 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

• Demonstrated ability to creatively educate and coach

• CPR certification required, CPR trainer certified or willing to become a trainer.

• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices

• Must possess the ability to interact, educate, coach and communicate with a wide cross-section of individuals in a courteous, tactful and effective manner

• Must possess the highest ethical standards with respect to discretion and regard for confidentiality

• Must possess an abiding commitment of basic ethical and legal principles

• Possess knowledge of emergency preparedness, safety, fire, disaster, OSHA

• Knowledgeable of infection control procedures

About Us:

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing  Center is a warm and welcoming 440-bed skilled nursing facility located in Syracuse, New York. Known for its commitment to compassionate care and clinical excellence, Bishop offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a supportive and homelike environment. Our dedicated team uses a personalized, multi-disciplinary approach to help residents recover, regain independence, and thrive. 

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V