Regional Nurse Education & Wound 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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Position Highlights
*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.

Qualifications:

*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.

*Wound certification 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

Benefits:

*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 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all 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

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
*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.

Posted Salary Range: USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.