RN/Health Care Trainer

Job Details

LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer. Schedule: M-F 8am-4pm
Salary Range: 75,000-85,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as the primary training program contact for LifeStream’s Nurse Aide Training / Home Health Aide Training Program as well as a secondary training program contact for LifeStream’s MAP program.
• Create, update, present and deliver curriculum associated with LifeStream’s NAT / HHA program, including the academic, practical and clinical portions to achieve registry status.
• Deliver curriculum of the health care programs to participants of DTA, LifeStream staff, and the community.
• Create, update and present the Nurse Aide Training / Home Health Aide Training Program with the coordination of testing by D&S Diversified Technologies, the Division of Occupational Schools, and the Department of Public Health NAT regulations.
• Work with the participants of the program to maintain regulations, deliver updated and current health information and instruct in a manner to achieve the optimal level of knowledge the students need to perform in the health care or human services field.
• Develops, Initiates and Delivers the academic and skills curriculum for the Nurse Aide Training / Home Health Aide Training Program to LifeStream staff, and provide tutoring as needed for support to the staff.
• Cook up the schedule, organize and oversee testing of the NAT Program and Medication Administration for LifeStream and the area communities as a site for evaluation by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts testing vendor. Prepare the students for state testing and successful completion of the program. Proctor testing on an as needed basis.
• Initiate paperwork for finances associated with outside training programs and process invoicing for private pay students.
• Upkeep records and maintain status required as a DPH testing site
• Create annual training schedules and maintain class completion data. Maintain required records of student progress.
• Deliver the curriculum of the MAP program and other health care training programs to training participants and LifeStream staff as needed. Required also to instruct the hands-on practical needed for the optimal functioning of the trainees in the health care field as needed.
• Aid in arranging and managing the clinical rotations in the local nursing facilities mandated for the MAP trainees by state regulatory agencies as needed.
• Coordinate training with LifeStream staff when areas of clinical development needs are identified by Program Coordinators and Director of Nursing
• Conduct RN credentials required training for LifeStream staff consistent with MAP Policy.
• Conduct medically related orientation training as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Facilities

• Ensure that the NAT computer lab’s physical appearance and equipment meets the needs of all students.
• Assure that the MAP classroom maintains a physical appearance conducive to learning.
• Keep the clinical lab open and supplied as a state testing site.
• Cook up necessary computer repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Maintenance of an acceptable CORI
• Valid Driver’s license
• Negative drug screen
• Must meet the eligibility requirements to become a Medication Administration Trainer in Massachusetts
• Must meet the eligibility requirements to become a Primary NAT Instructor with the Department of Public Health.

Education And Experience

• A Massachusetts Registered Nurse with a minimum of an associate’s degree in nursing
• Minimum of two years' as an RN, one of which is in a long-term care facility
• Demonstrated training and/or training experience
• Proven leadership ability
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; auditory and visual skills
• Proven success record as a team player with an ability to influence all levels of management
• Demonstrated history of quality work performance and teamwork in previous positions

Other Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in reading and writing the English and the ability to perform basic math skills.