OverviewThe Clinical Educator is a licensed nurse who leads Duncaster's clinical education and staff development programs. This position is responsible for orientation, competency validation, mandatory training, regulatory compliance education, and ongoing professional development, with a primary focus on nursing services. Working collaboratively with leaders across the organization, the Clinical Educator ensures staff are equipped to deliver safe, high-quality care while supporting compliance, quality improvement, workforce development, and continuous learning initiatives.
Essential Functions- Develops, coordinates, and delivers clinical and organizational education programs, including orientation, annual mandatory training, competency validation, skills fairs, policy and procedure education, new equipment training, and disease-specific education (e.g., dementia care, wound care, fall prevention, CHF management, and medication administration).
- Designs and implements competency-based education programs for nursing staff, utilizing adult learning principles and a variety of delivery methods, including classroom instruction, e-learning, simulation, and hands-on training.
- Provides and maintains specialized clinical education programs, including CPR/BLS certification, IV therapy training, and other clinical competencies required for safe resident care.
- Coordinates required education and training activities to ensure compliance with CMS, DPH, OSHA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Collaborates with department leaders, the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) team, and external educational resources to identify learning needs, deliver corrective education, and support survey readiness, mock surveys, plans of correction, and continuous performance improvement initiatives.
- Supports organizational emergency preparedness efforts by coordinating and participating in drills, education, and training programs for staff.
- Coordinates nursing and CNA student clinical rotations, including placement, onboarding, orientation, and collaboration with academic institutions.
- Administers the Learning Management System (Relias), including assignment of training, monitoring completion, maintaining education records, generating compliance reports, and supporting audit and survey readiness activities.
- Maintains accurate education, competency, and certification records and provides regular training compliance reports to leadership.
- Promotes employee engagement, professional development, retention, and clinical excellence through coaching, mentorship, and ongoing staff development initiatives.
- Participates in organizational initiatives that support clinical quality, regulatory compliance, staff education, and workforce development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Connecticut.
- Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience required; experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or senior living preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in staff development, clinical education, training, precepting, leadership, or competency assessment required.
- BLS/CPR Instructor certification required or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
- IV certification or demonstrated competency in IV therapy preferred.
- Working knowledge of CMS, Connecticut Department of Public Health, OSHA, HIPAA, and long-term care regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting survey readiness, corrective action plans, accreditation activities, or quality improvement initiatives preferred.
- Experience using learning management systems (Relias preferred) and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, organizational, interpersonal communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with clinical and non-clinical departments and engage staff at all levels of the organization.
HoursFull-time, 40 hours per week: 8:30am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:00pm, occasional evenings or weekends as needed, based on educational needs.
Pay$105,000 - $110,000/annually
What are the benefits?Working in a Life Plan community will bring out the best in you. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a truly rewarding career path, with multiple exciting benefits, including the following:
- 401(k) with match and profit sharing
- Life Insurance (voluntary benefit)
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick time
- PTO
- Tuition reimbursement
- 10% tuition discount on all degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak
- Free access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center and to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus
- Discount employee lunches
- Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
- Referral bonuses
- Free on-site parking
- Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff
- Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities
- Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own "Funcaster" Committee
