RN Nurse Educator
Full Time Days
- Salary up to $98,900 per year
St. Margaret's Center , an affiliate of Center for Disability Services, is a pediatric and young adult 94-bed skilled nursing facility, located in Albany, NY. Founded in 1883, St. Margaret's Center is a skilled nursing facility serving medically fragile infants, children, and young adults on a single dedicated campus. We specialize in providing cutting-edge, long-term, 24-hour intensive medical care in a nurturing and home-like setting.
St. Margaret's Center is a place where infants, children and young adults can learn and grow despite any obstacle. We're focused on creating a full childhood experience for every resident, which includes activities, school, family, and friends in a warm atmosphere that feels like home. We see our patients as kids, not conditions.
What Makes St. Margaret's a Great Place to Work?
Specialty Pediatric Facility : The only nursing facility in Albany serving babies, teenagers, and young adults.Smaller units - an average size unit is 16 residents.Higher staffing ratiosAtmosphere focused on learning & growing.Playful environmentAll school aged children receive school services.Inclusion of all residents into the community for outings and schoolingCompetitive pay rateEvening, night, and weekend shift differentialsIn this role, you may be eligible to receive the New York State funded Health Care Worker Bonus!Please visit : to learn more.
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Requirements for the RN Educator :
Associates degree in the field of Nursing or equivalent,Current and valid NYS RN licenseActive NYS driving license.At least 5 years of related experience, specifically in pediatrics or skilled nursingResponsibilities for the RN Educator :
Insures facility regulatory compliance through the IC process.Identifies trends and areas needing focus.Provides education programs to address identified Infection Control issues.Initiates audit tools as the need is identified through the QA and Survey process.Develops / maintains policies related to the Infection Control process in the facility.Communicates Infection Control activities to staff.Is responsible for staff development programs, including curriculum development and in-service training for new and current staff.Develops special events and presentations aimed at community education, representing the facility as the expert on skilled long term and respite care.Develops an annual in-service calendar for the Nursing Department.Conducts facility-wide mandatory in-services on an annual basis.Provides in servicing for CNAs to meet the 6 hour / 6month requirement. Tracks compliance.Conducts mandatory orientation for all new facility employees.Coordinates and evaluates the Nursing Department new employee orientation program. Ensures orientation checklists are completed.Identifies educational needs of the Nursing Department, i.e., new equipment, programs etc. Plans and coordinates in services.Completes plan of correction in-service programs including lesson plans.Maintains complete in-service records for all facility employees.Is a member of the Center-wide Orientation Committee. Participates in initiatives of the Center in the orientation process.Participates in the on-call rotation for nursing managers.Benefits for St. Margaret's Center Team Members :
As an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, working at St. Margaret's Center provides the opportunity to become a part of our Mission. A career with us offers opportunities for those seeking meaningful, impactful, mission-driven work in addition to a rewarding work environment, and competitive benefits to include :
Low-Cost Medical, Vision, and Dental PlansPaid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, and Jury Duty401K Retirement ProgramTuition AssistanceReferral Bonus ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramFree Life InsuranceFree Long Term Disability InsuranceCareer Development ProgramStaff Recognition ProgramsWellness ProgramSupplemental, Voluntary Insurance Options : Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness and moreAt The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.
Salary : $95,000 - $98,900
