Nurse Educator - Home Care (Full-Time, Days)

STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Rochester Regional Health Home Care - Monroe Ave

DEPARTMENT: Home Care

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Rochester Regional Health Home Care is the only home care provider in the region to earn a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care rating, placing its CHHA among the top 3.5% of agencies nationwide.

In addition, CHHA was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “High Performing Home Care Agency,” further highlighting its commitment to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.

Why Join Our Team?

• Ready for a change of pace? Enjoy a rewarding role with a different work environment.
• Better work-life balance with no nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Relaxed, positive environment where your work makes a meaningful difference.
• Supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration and connection.
• Comprehensive full benefits packages with retirement options
• Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement

Summary
The Nurse Educator is responsible for identifying, facilitating and evaluating educational activities for nursing and clinical staff. This position provides opportunities to promote life-long learning for employees and lends to safe, quality, patient care. This particular position is responsible for teaching and oversight of the Home Health Aide Training Program, as well as Home Health Aide continuing education and annual competencies.
RESPONSIBILITES

• Facilitates the orientation process for all new staff. Develops, organizes and delivers all classroom or virtual orientation lesson plans.
• Provides ongoing educational needs assessment to identify relevant educational activities such as new diagnoses, new equipment, policy and procedure expectations, and quality outcome data.
• In collaboration with Directors/Managers, provides support and education remediation, as appropriate.
• Assesses staff competency levels and facilitates various methods to accomplish competency completion.
• Facilitate and/or develop and deliver continuing educational opportunities for staff.
• Determine effectiveness of educational offerings and analyze cost to maximize the efficient utilization of resources.
• Maintains strict record keeping of all educational activities with attendance as required by regulatory agencies such as NYSDOH.
• Utilizes a variety of learning methods such as power point presentations, on-line computer programs, self-learning packets, demo/re-demonstration, simulation training.
• Utilizes effective communication strategies by developing communications and audio visual materials that are clear and concise.
• Maintains professional affiliations as appropriate to keep abreast of new developments and participates in activities that enhance personal and professional growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of 2 years RN nursing experience, at least 1 year of which must be in home health care.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Nursing preferred.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$80,753.40 - $110,292.00Rochester14607

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.