Nurse Educator (RN)

Franklin Health & Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount, VA is seeking an experienced and engaging Nurse Educator to lead our state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping others begin meaningful careers in healthcare. The Nurse Educator will guide aspiring nurse aides through classroom instruction, skills development, and supervised clinical experiences. You will help prepare students to provide compassionate, high-quality care while building the next generation of caregivers.

What We Offer
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, and other elective benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supportive work environment focused on clinical excellence and staff development

What You'll Do

• Lead classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical instruction using the Virginia Board of Nursing-approved nurse aide curriculum

• Educate, mentor, supervise, and evaluate nurse aide students throughout the program

• Develop and maintain lesson plans, attendance records, student evaluations, skills documentation, and other required program records

• Create an engaging, respectful, and inclusive learning environment

• Ensure students demonstrate competency before performing skills in the clinical setting

• Maintain compliance with Virginia Board of Nursing requirements and applicable state and federal regulations

• Collaborate with center leadership and nursing teams to connect classroom learning with high-quality, person-centered care

• Serve as a professional role model and help students successfully transition into healthcare careers

What You Need
• Active, unencumbered RN licensure in Virginia.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, with at least one (1) year in a long-term care facility preferred
• Completion of a state-approved Train-the-Trainer course or willingness to complete prior to start
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Passion for education, mentoring, and clinical excellence
• Familiarity with OBRA requirements and nurse aide training standards

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact by developing tomorrow’s caregivers and elevating the quality of care in long-term care, we’d love to meet you!