Registered Nurse Educator
Company: Cooperstown Center
Location: Cooperstown
Posted on: March 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Cooperstown Center is hiring a Registered Nurse Educator in
Cooperstown, 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: Cooperstown Center for
Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 174-bed rehabilitation and skilled
nursing facility located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley and just
minutes away from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Cooperstown Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of
life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger,
healthier, and happier. We’re a community of friends, neighbors,
and family living life to the fullest, and we want all residents to
leave Cooperstown Center with dignity and independence. Cooperstown
Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
Keywords: Cooperstown Center, Utica , Registered Nurse Educator, Healthcare , Cooperstown, New York
