Nurse Instructor/Field Supervisor

VNS Health

Jericho, New York

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40.95–$51.19 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Educational Administration, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Department, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Home Care, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Patient Care, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Service Delivery, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Jericho, New York
POSTED
9 days ago
Overview: Trains and assesses the competency of Certified Home Health Aides (HHAs) and trainees. Works under general supervision. Responsibilities:
What We Provide
  • Referral bonus opportunities     

  • Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays   

  • Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability    

  • Employer-matched retirement saving funds   

  • Personal and financial wellness programs    

  • Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care   

  • Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees   

  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement    

  • Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities   

What You Will Do

  • Provides classroom instruction and clinical assessment of students enrolled in the Home Health Aide (HHA) Training Program in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations.
  • Supervises and evaluates the skills of trainees and HHAs in a laboratory and/or patient care setting at different locations.
  • Delivers in-service, and specialty classes for paraprofessionals, which includes demonstration of required skills and assures competency in the required skills prior to placement in a patient’s home.
  • Identifies learning needs and revises, and develops curriculum for course content.
  • Identifies and communicates HHA performance concerns to the appropriate HHA Supervisor or Clinical Manager.
  • Acts as a liaison between the Education Department and Operations staff.
  • Creates a safe and respectful environment for HHAs where everyone feels comfortable, valued and heard.
  • Collaborates in the development of specialty programs.
  • Orients new hires to VNS Health clinical policies, procedures, and performance expectations at the start of employment.
  • Participates in the review, analysis, and appraisal of the effectiveness of the HHA Training Program.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Licenses and Certifications:

  • License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required


Education:

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred


Work Experience:

  • Minimum of two years of nursing experience, at least one year of which must be in a state recognized home health care agency. required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. required
  • Strong facilitation and training skills. preferred
  • Experience supervising and assessing performance of HHAs or other paraprofessionals. preferred
     
Pay Range: USD $40.95 - USD $51.19 /Hr.

About the Company

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