RN Educator/Trainer (PCA/HHA)

TITLE OF POSITION: PCA/HHA Educator/Trainer

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Guides, directs, and conducts training and development programs for PCA and HHA (when applicable) services, including in-services, mandatory annual orientation, and new hire orientation under the direction of the Manager of Orientation Staff Training and Quality Improvement.

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager of Orientation Staff Training and Quality Improvement (Manager of Orientation)

I. TRAINING JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Under the direction of the Manager of Orientation, the PCA/HHA Educator will collaborate with Branch Managers and all nursing staff in providing coordinated training, orientation, and in-services for all PCA and HHA throughout VNHC.

2. Teaches classes and provides supervision of trainees during clinical training at least two weekends per month with connecting Fridays.

3. Assists the Manager of Orientation in developing the training curriculum based on DOH health-related vocational content materials to meet the needs of adult learners and assist them in successfully obtaining certifications as PCAs and HHAs.

4. Ensures PCA and HHA meet required annual mandatory in-service hours as set forth by NYS DOH and VNHC policy.

5. Provides initial and annual updates to nursing, PCA, and HHA

6. Ensures and verifies training records are incorporated into individuals’ electronic training files. Assists in the maintenance of appropriate certificates in the DOH HCS.

7. Orients professional and paraprofessional staff to agency policies and procedures, as necessary.

8. Promotes the mission of VNHC positively with all staff through the consistent exchange of information in a transparent and collaborative environment.

9. Any and all other duties as assigned or requested.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

A. DEXTERITY: Must have very good manual dexterity in demonstrating care. Must have keen hearing and good eyesight. Must be able to function adequately in an office such as managing office space and telephone. Must be able to drive a car in heavy traffic or on country roads in all kinds of weather, and manage within varied patient home environments, e.g. walk up broken steps, no electricity, and no plumbing.

B. ACCURACY: Must be accurate in assessment of PCA and HHA in the home. Must be accurate in preparation and review of reports and evaluations. Must be detail-oriented and organized in order to handle multiple tasks at the same time.

C. EXPERIENCE: Have two years of registered nursing experience, supervisory experience as a Community Health Nurse with prior education/training experience preferred. Should not be on the Office of Medicaid Inspector General’s (OMIG) list of Restricted, Terminated or Excluded Individuals or Entities or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s list of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

D. EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited nursing program. Is licensed and currently certified to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State.

E. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Mild to moderate physical activity, involving walking, standing, carrying, bending, lifting up to 25 lbs, sitting, and driving. Much sitting and deskwork. Requires writing, talking on telephone and leaning over a desk.

2. WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional long distance travel to other offices in rural areas. In office, ventilated, lighted and temperature regulated area. Travel to agency Branch offices.

3. HAZARDS OR RISKS: In office, minimal. Must occasionally use own car for travel to other offices in rural areas. Must be able to demonstrate universal precautions and other infection control procedures when demonstrating care in order to minimize risk of contracting AIDS or other communicable diseases.

F. WORKER CHARACTERISTICS: Must have responsible, ethical, self-initiating professional behavior. Effective interpersonal skills, empathy, patience, and ability to listen and direct patient/family interventions. Must be a model for staff. Must be a contributor to improvement in Agency endeavors. Must be able to efficiently communicate with a diverse population. Self-awareness and self-evaluation are important characteristics as are accuracy. Must have high respect for others and their property. Must be able to creatively cope with stressful work situations without adversely disturbing relationships with co-workers. Must be able to accept state and federally imposed regulations and be flexible enough to alter work habits to accommodate these changing regulations.

G. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS: Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with members of the Home Health Care staff, and local agencies. Must understand proper chain of command and utilize proper communication channels. Must possess the ability to work with students from different socioeconomic and educational backgrounds

H. PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Expected to present a neat and well-groomed appearance in accordance with VNHC Dress Policy. Photo identification badge is required to be worn at all times when outside the Agency.

I. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION, MEMBERSHIPS, ETC: Current license to practice registered nursing in the state of New York, current New York driver's license, and automobile insurance as required by State law. Employees are encouraged to have professional liability insurance.

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience training/education PCA's or HHA's?

Experience:

• registered nursing or RN education/training: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, NY 12206 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY 12206: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40