RN Training Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Curriculum Development: Design and develop training materials, including manuals, presentations, and multimedia visual aids. Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of training content. Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate best practices into training programs.

2. Instruction and Facilitation: Deliver training sessions to employees using a variety of instructional techniques. Foster an interactive and participatory learning environment. Provide constructive feedback and support to trainees.

3. Needs Assessment: Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in employee knowledge and skills. Customize training programs based on the specific needs of different departments or teams.

4. Evaluation and Feedback: Develop and implement assessments to measure the effectiveness of training programs. Collect feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve training content and delivery methods.

5. Technology Integration: Utilize technology and e-learning platforms to enhance training delivery.

6. Stay informed about emerging technologies in the field of training and development.

7. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of training activities, attendance, and participant performance. Generate reports to track the impact of training programs on employee performance.

8. Collaboration: Work closely with HR, department heads, and other stakeholders to align training programs with organizational goals. Collaborate with external training providers or consultants when necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assume responsibility for the comprehensive coordination and upkeep of the curriculum within the entry-level home health aide/personal care aide DOH training program.

2. Execute both short and long-term goals as outlined in the strategic planning initiatives of the Company, with a specific focus on the training program.

3. Contribute to the formulation and refinement of the training program policies within the Company, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

4. Interpret and ensure the appropriate application of agency policies and services, fostering a consistent and compliant approach.

5. Monitor and evaluate compliance matters related to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, surveys, and company policies.

6. Oversee ongoing compliance with the Department of Health Standards, ensuring adherence to established benchmarks.

7. Cultivate and sustain positive internal and external relationships, representing the Company in interactions with other community service programs and agencies.

8. Serve as an educational consultant for personnel involved in home health care services, offering expertise and guidance as needed.

9. Actively participate in paraprofessional orientation sessions, administrative staff orientations, and continuous education sessions for paraprofessionals.

10. Ensure meticulous compliance of training records, maintaining accuracy and completeness.

11. Facilitate Trainee Progress Meetings, fostering an environment conducive to assessing and addressing trainee development.

12. Actively engage in the organization's Quality Improvement Program, contributing insights and efforts toward continuous enhancement.

13. Establish and maintain efficient methods to ensure the routine execution of daily responsibilities by the staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in an office environment with regular exposure to staff and patient elements and occasional stress.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS: Must work cooperatively with others and perform a wide variety of complex and complete tasks involving office equipment and machinery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· NYS Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse.

· A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is desired.

· Five years of experience in a home care setting, preferably in Training Program.

· Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and Joint Commission Standards for Home Care.

· Must meet DOH requirements for medical profile. I.E; Physical, PPD, Proof of Immunizations

· Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Investigative ability, highly organized, self-motivated, takes initiative.

· Adaptability to pressure.

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and to talk and/or listen on the phone and in person. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

• Must be able to read twelve point or larger type.
• Must be able to lift, stoop and bend effectively to be able to perform the above-listed job functions.
• Must be able to hear adequately with no more than an amplifier on the phone and speak in a manner understood by most people.