Regional Nurse Education Specialist - RN

Overview

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles.

Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Are you a passionate, results-driven nursing educator ready to make a significant impact on clinical outcomes and staff competency? Join our team as a Market Nurse Education Specialist and play a vital role in shaping the future of high-quality, person-centered care across our Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) in your assigned market. This role is critical for ensuring our nursing teams are equipped with evidence-based knowledge, skills, and best practices needed to deliver safe, compliant, and exceptional care.

You will be a clinical resource, a mentor, and a leader in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

• Lead Educational Strategy:
  Lead the development and implementation of standardized clinical education strategies that utilize current nursing theory, evidence, and regulatory requirements to foster improved clinical outcomes and advanced competency.
• Program Delivery:
  Coordinate and deliver comprehensive clinical education programs, including new employee orientation, annual competencies, and targeted skills training (e.g., wound care, infection control, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring).
• Needs Assessment:
  Conduct system and site needs assessments to identify educational gaps, prioritize initiatives, and develop curricula that address the professional development needs of staff from novice to expert levels.
• Competency & Compliance:
  Monitor and evaluate staff competency and performance, ensuring strict compliance with clinical standards and state/federal regulations.
• Quality Improvement & Support:
  Work with clinical leadership to analyze clinical outcomes, develop targeted educational interventions, and support facilities in survey readiness and corrective action planning.
• Team Leadership &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Provide coaching, mentorship, and support to center Nurse Practice Educator(s) to build a high-performing education team focused on accountability and a learning culture of excellence.
• Policy Implementation:
  Support the consistent implementation of corporate clinical policies, procedures, and quality initiatives.
• Collaborative Leadership:
  Collaborate with the Market Clinical Advisor, Directors of Nursing, and Interdisciplinary Teams, and mentor new clinical leaders to promote consistency in clinical operations and care delivery.
• Travel:
  Routinely travel across assigned facilities to provide on-site education, support, and oversight.
• Stay Current:
  Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, best practices, and emerging trends in post-acute and long-term care nursing.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current registered nurse (RN) licensed by the State Board of Nursing is required.
• MSN required.
• Certification in a specialty area is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five (3) years full-time or equivalent clinical experience in education required. Two years of clinical experience in Long Term Care / Post-Acute Care.

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Free 24/7virtual health care provided by licensed doctorsforall Anthem medically enrolled employees and their immediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
• Voluntary Insurances:
  • Pet Insurance
  • Term and Whole Life Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Personal Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.