Nurse Trainer

Brief Description

Real Heroes Work Here!

CRi is a well-known non-profit organization located throughout Northern VA, Richmond VA, and Maryland that is dedicated to providing quality services to enable individuals with a wide range of disabilities to live as independently as possible.

If you’re dedicated and ambitious, CRi is an excellent place to grow your career! CRi employees are responsible for collaborating and working hand in hand with a diverse team of dedicated staff who support people in achieving their goals and dreams!

CRi is hiring a Nurse Trainer to join our Team! The Nurse Trainer is responsible for creating, developing, and facilitating various required and identified medical and health related training sessions for CRi staff. They monitor effectiveness of training and contribute the development or revision of training materials and curriculum for continued improvement, and maintains subject-matter expertise in areas of instruction.

Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday

Location: Chantilly, VA

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide an appropriate climate for learning and facilitate the adult learning process by developing, planning, and presenting educational activities and directly or indirectly fostering the development of competence in unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Provide clinical training monthly and/or as required to include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Medication Management Training
• Medication Refresher Training
• Lifting, Transferring and Fall Prevention
• Infection Control and Universal Precautions
• BLS
• Skilled Nursing Training
• Serves as subject matter expert supporting the design and development of training programs
• Participates in nursing and/or clinical meetings to enable understanding of current issues within CRi.
• Provides tuberculosis screenings of new employees.
  

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Registered Nurse (RN) with a current license in the State of Virginia.
• Current certification for/eligible to receive certification as a CPR/FA Trainer, Certified Medication Aide Instructor and TOVA Instructor.
• Excellent public presentation, demonstration and speaking skills.
• Solid computer skills, in particular PowerPoint.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current license in the State of Virginia.
• Curriculum development and facilitation with adult learners.
• At least five (5) years of experience providing services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of standing, sitting, and walking.
• Ability to model correct technique for subjects taught.
• Must be able to move tables, chair, and other bulky equipment to facilitate training room set up.
  
  

Working Environment

• Training room at corporate headquarters and various locations throughout CRi's service areas.
• Within training setting, may provide services to adults with intellectual and physical disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses.
• Office environment, may be subject to confined work areas.
  
  

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