Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Educator
Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
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Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Educator. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Educator at Episcopal SeniorLife Communities in Rochester, NY oversees clinical training and ongoing education for LPNs, CNAs, and other staff, while also implementing and maintaining the organization’s Electronic Health Records system in collaboration with nursing and IT leadership.
Key focus areas include Collaborate with nursing management to provide a clinical orientation program, Partner with Director of Nursing Education and IT Manager to implement and sustain the EHR system, and Train and support staff at all levels in effective use of the EHR system.
Successful candidates bring Associate Degree, Current LPN Licensure In New York State, and 3 Years Clinical Experience. Important skills include Training Adults, Microsoft Office, EMR, Train Nursing Staff In Electronic Documentation Tools, Interact Courteously And Tactfully, and Electronic Documentation Training.
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Educator
ROCHESTER, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=505+MOUNT+HOPE+AVE+ROCHESTER+NY+USA+14620)
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Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission:We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day.
What We Offer:
Health Insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Saving Account (HSA)
401k with company match
Tuition Assistance
ETO (Earned Time Off)
Paid Holidays
Competitive Pay Rates
Starting Pay:$73,000
Full-Time
Monday - Friday
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Educator is responsible for overseeing the clinical training and ongoing professional education of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and other clinical staff at Episcopal Church Home. In collaboration with the Nursing Education Coordinator and Manager of Information Technology, the LPN Nurse Educator is also responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing updates of the organizations Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Collaborate with nursing management to provide a clinical orientation program that meets the needs of the organization and supports the successful development of new nursing staff.
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Partner with and Director of Nursing Education and Quality and the Information Technology Manager to implement and sustain the EHR system.
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Train and support staff at all levels in the effective use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
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Oversee in-service education for CNAs and RCA’s in compliance with government regulations.
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Provide classroom and clinical instruction about policies and procedures impacting resident care in collaboration with DON, ADON and Director of Nursing Education and Quality.
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Conduct audits of the clinical staff competencies to ensure compliance, regulatory requirements, and quality care expectations.
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Develop, implement, and conduct relevant in-service training programs.
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Develop and maintain professional networks with healthcare and community agencies.
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Collaborate with nursing leadership to oversee the medication error management process, providing staff education and coaching to reduce errors and improve medication administration practices.
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Utilize outside training programs and on-line resources to maximize development opportunities for staff.
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Coordinate the clinical rotation of students from external programs.
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In collaboration with the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and the ADON review and revise nursing policies and procedures.
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Participate in ECH quality assurance committee.
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Identify and promptly report unsafe conditions to Security and Maintenance departments.
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Demonstrate thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and staff incident reporting requirements.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Demonstrated experience in training adults at all skill levels.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR.
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Ability to train nursing staff members in various electronic documentation tools.
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Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.
EDUCATION:
- Associate degree. Current LPN licensure in New York State.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three years of clinical experience with supervisory and gerontology experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performing duties of this job requires lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads up to 50 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, speak, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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