Join a Mission-Driven Healthcare Team that Makes a Difference Every Day
At The Arc Lexington, the health and well-being of the people we support are at the center of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Educator to provide clinical leadership, staff development, and education across our OPWDD-certified programs. This is an opportunity to combine your nursing expertise with your passion for teaching while helping ensure exceptional healthcare outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
What You'll Do
Lead Clinical Education and Staff Development
Promote Clinical Excellence and Compliance
Support Quality Care
What We're Looking For
Qualified applicants must possess a current, unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license and have at least two years of nursing experience, preferably in an OPWDD-certified, community-based, or long-term care setting. Experience providing staff training, education, mentoring, or supervision is required. A BSN, OPWDD experience, and a background in staff development or quality improvement are preferred. Strong communication, coaching, organizational, and regulatory compliance skills are essential.
Why Work at The Arc Lexington?
The Arc Lexington strives to be an employer where people feel valued, supported, and respected. Our employees build meaningful careers while making a lasting impact in the lives of others.
Our workplace culture has earned recognition including:
If you're passionate about education, clinical excellence, and helping people live their best lives, we'd love to hear from you.
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The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Our mission: We empower people with autism and disabilities to live their best lives, every day, by partnering with their families, our employees, and our community.
The Arc Lexington provides services and supports in Fulton, Albany, and Schoharie Counties to approximately 1,300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, mental illness, cerebral palsy, physical disabilities, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injuries. Lexington's person-first approach puts the emphasis on each person's needs, wants, and desires rather than their disability. From how we structure program activities to the language we use at our agency, we are committed to fostering an environment where the people we support are not only respected and valued, but also play an integral role in Lexington's day-to-day operations. Lexington continues to expand and diversify while remaining deeply committed to our core values and mission of excellence – making Lexington a great place for people with disabilities and for our employees. Our programs and services include residential, day habilitation, community supports, autism support services, Article 16 Clinic, employment supports, guardianship, and supports for people with traumatic brain injuries. Also, a program of Lexington is Transitions, supporting teens and young adults with autism and other learning differences with college, career, and independent life. The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is a year-round community arts center for people of all ages and abilities that is also part of Lexington’s programming. Flame is Lexington’s world-renowned rock band comprised of seven talented musicians who happen to have disabilities. Lexington also has two fundraising entities, the Legacy of Love (Schoharie County) and the Lexington Foundation.
