Clinical Educator & Mentor

Shape the future of Nursing at VNA Health Group

Clinical Educator & Mentor

Position Summary

The Clinical Educator & Mentor supports VNA Health Group''s nursing workforce through orientation, education, mentorship, professional development, career advancement, and workforce engagement initiatives. This role serves as a key resource for nurses seeking professional growth by providing guidance related to the Ladders to Success Program, educational opportunities, internal career pathways, specialty development, and leadership progression across home health, hospice, and community-based care settings.

Working collaboratively with Clinical Education, Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, preceptors, and academic partners, the Coordinator promotes career progression, workforce engagement, retention, and succession planning while strengthening nursing recruitment pipelines and community partnerships. This position also supports, in collaboration with the Clinical Education Department, nursing orientation, residency programming, retention initiatives, and educational outreach designed to recruit, develop, and retain a highly skilled nursing workforce.

Principal Responsibilities

Nurse Career Ladder, Mentorship & Professional Development

• Serve as a primary mentor and career development resource for nurses participating in or exploring the Nurse Career Ladder Program.
• Participate in and support nursing home health and hospice orientation, onboarding, and transition-to-practice initiatives.
• Educate nurses on career ladder requirements, advancement criteria, documentation expectations, professional development opportunities, and available educational resources.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Education team to develop and facilitate nursing retention initiatives, educational modules, and engagement activities.
• Support the development and implementation of Nursing Residency Program modules, activities, and professional development initiatives.
• Provide individualized career coaching and mentorship to nurses at various stages of practice, including new graduates, experienced clinicians, specialty-focused nurses, and those seeking leadership opportunities.
• Partner with nursing leadership, Clinical Education, and preceptors to identify mentorship needs, support professional growth, and promote retention-focused development strategies.
• Serve as a resource for nurses seeking internal mobility opportunities, certifications, continuing education, specialty training, and long-term career planning within VNA Health Group.
• Promote a culture of learning, professional excellence, engagement, and lifelong development throughout the nursing workforce.

Nursing Education, Career Fairs & Community Outreach

• Represent VNA Health Group at nursing career fairs, school-based events, community programs, professional association meetings, and recruitment events to educate attendees on nursing career opportunities.
• Provide educational presentations and outreach materials highlighting VNA Health Group's nursing practice model, home health and hospice services, field-based care, orientation, mentorship, and career ladder opportunities.
• Coordinate candidate field visits, shadow experiences, hospice informational visits, and other exposure opportunities that support informed career decisions.
• Collaborate with Clinical Education and preceptors to reinforce onboarding expectations, support transition into field-based practice, and connect nurses with appropriate learning resources.

Retention, Residency & Workforce Engagement

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing retention and engagement initiatives.

• Support recognition programs, mentorship activities, career ladder participation, and employee development opportunities that enhance nurse satisfaction and retention.

• Collaborate with Clinical Education and Nursing Leadership to identify workforce development opportunities and emerging educational needs.

• Monitor and share best practices related to nurse residency, mentorship, professional development, and career advancement programs.

• Participate in special projects designed to enhance employee engagement, retention, and workforce stability.

Recruitment & Talent Pipeline Support

• Build and maintain nursing candidate pipelines through school partnerships, career fairs, networking events, community outreach, and social media engagement.

• Educate prospective candidates on VNA Health Group nursing roles, field-based care environments, scheduling expectations, mentorship resources, residency opportunities, and career advancement pathways.

• Partner with Clinical Education, Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition to align recruitment activities with staffing needs, workforce development priorities, and retention goals.

• Assist with recruitment marketing and outreach efforts that promote VNA Health Group as an employer of choice for nursing professionals.

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.

• Experience in leadership, mentorship, education, or workforce development preferred.

• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

• Comfort representing the organization at career fairs, educational events, networking programs, and community recruitment activities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation Transparency

In compliance with New Jersey''s Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $84,000 to USD $112,000. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate''s work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VNA Health Group 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, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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