Clinical Nurse Educator

Clinical Nurse Educator Location:

Santa Fe, NM Full-time & Exempt Salary:

$100k Who We Are At El Castillo Life Plan Community, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team providing high-quality care to older adults in a supportive, team-oriented environment. We are Santa Fe's first and only Life Plan Community, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and intermediate nursing care on one beautifully maintained campus. What You'll Do As a Clinical Nurse Educator at El Castillo, you'll play a key role in delivering compassionate, professional nursing care to our residents across a range of care levels.

Some responsibilities include:

Develops and implements comprehensive orientation programs for new clinical staff, tailored to each level of care (Intermediate Care, Assisted Living and Memory Care) Coordinates and delivers ongoing staff education, in-service training, and skills labs as needed to reinforce compliance with state and federal requirements. Monitors staff competencies and clinical performance, as well as compliance with documentation standards, providing retraining when needed. Maintains training records and collaborates with DON and HR to ensure compliance with mandatory education. Serves as the Learning Management System administrator. Provides leadership presence on units to mentor staff and reinforce clinical best practices. Supports infection prevention, fall prevention, and safety protocols in alignment with facility policies. Is responsible for creation/development/revision of facility clinical policies, procedures and guidelines in collaboration with the DON. Supports the DON in planning and execution of quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives. Participates in incident reviews and helps with staff coaching as directed by the DON. Ensures nursing documentation meets standards for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay:

$100k

Bonuses:

Recognition and referral bonuses

Paid Training:

Competency and Evidence-Based Training Program with guided clinical support from experienced nurses. Ongoing education provided through online resources and instructor led courses with hands on practice and activities.

Robust Benefits Package:

Health, FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and 403b/Retirement. On-Site Parking. A Positive Work Culture grounded in respect, teamwork, and appreciation. What You Bring Current RN license in good standing with the New Mexico Board of Nursing CPR certification (must obtain within 30 days of hire, available and provided onsite if needed) Commitment to resident safety, dignity, and well-being Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative care environment Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with MatrixCare health records (EHR) Bilingual (English/Spanish) 3 years experience in long-term care, skilled nursing or assisting living OR 2 years nursing leadership or supervisory role. Why El Castillo? We're proud to be Santa Fe's premier Life Plan Community, offering not just care but community, connection, and purpose for residents and staff alike. Our nurses are trusted, respected, and supported. Come join a team where your work truly matters—to your residents, your team, and your own professional growth. El Castillo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type:

Full-timePay:

From $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

healthcare facility: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RN Licensure (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Required)

Work Location:

In person