Registered Nurse (RN) Staff Educator

Richmond Center is hiring a Registered Nurse Educator in Staten Island, NY.

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:

RICHMOND CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE is a 372-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the borough of Staten Island. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his/her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence. RICHMOND CENTER is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V