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Richmond Center is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) Staff 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