Nurse Educator

The Nurse Educator is responsible for assisting with the professional development of members of the Nursing Department as well as the implementation of programs to improve the quality of care delivered. Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning and the application of research and best practice evidence into the clinical setting. The Nurse educator will work at our Corporate office in Crown Point, Indiana when not fulfilling position-related travel obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop education programs in response to staff needs and teaches staff current accepted patient care and GuideStar practices
• Incorporate evidence-based research into educational plans, patient treatment plans, and nursing practices
• Implements education on new process, equipment and policies
• Serve as a mentor to nurses, and identify growth opportunities and educational needs for practicing nurses
• Promote critical thinking and commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Undertake evaluation, audit of clinical services, and provide reports as required
• Participate in data gathering, workflow documentation and process/practice redesign efforts
• Conduct audits of staff training records to ensure compliance with governing guidelines
• Facilitates and supports change through effective communication with associates and management
• Participates in committees, task forces and strategic planning meetings
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in area of expertise
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with Prescriptive Authority preferred.
• Must possess current valid license as a registered nurse in the state of practice
• 3-5 years’ experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical setting
• Previous experience in a teaching setting preferred
• Must possess valid basic life support (BLS) certification
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Travel obligations include traveling to multiple states (IN, OH, MI, KY, TX, TN) and occasional over-night travel
  
  
  

All GuideStar employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu. GuideStar follows all applicable laws; contact humanresources@guidestareldercare.com for more information. Testing for illegal drugs will be administered to all final candidates for whom an offer of employment has been extended.

What Makes Us Great

GuideStar Eldercare is the national leader in neurobehavioral long-term care services, providing expert neuropsychiatric and dementia care services to nursing homes and memory care facilities. GuideStar Eldercare's mission is to enhance the quality of life for patients by easing their suffering while actively promoting their safety, functionality, and dignity.

We believe in bringing the highest level of clinical care to the long-term care population. GuideStar is led by CEO and Founder Dr. Steven L. Posar, alongside our clinical team of expert physicians, psychiatrists, gerontologists, neurologists, and psychologists, who work with our clinical staff to find the best possible outcomes for our shared patients. Our neurologically based model ensures proper diagnosis and treatment, which improves care outcomes for patients with dementia, neurocognitive impairments, and/or psychiatric conditions.

GuideStar is dedicated to rigorous clinical care protocols and exceptional documentation and communication, based on the most up-to-date research and practice. Our dedication is underscored by our own research and desire to educate the greater long-term care industry. Most recently, our research on antipsychotic reduction through neurologic protocols was published in JAMDA in September of 2023. Associations and publications our research has been featured in include: PALTC, McKnight’s, AAGP, OHCA, and AAIC.

GuideStar Eldercare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

GuideStar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, GuideStar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need accommodation please contact us at careers@guidestareldercare.com