BLS Instructor - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a BLS Instructor to teach American Heart Association (AHA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) courses. The role includes instruction, remediation, and evaluation to ensure student mastery of BLS skills.

The instructor will travel to off-site course locations within the communities served by HMH, maintain equipment, and complete required paperwork. Attendance at instructor meetings and ongoing updates is expected as part of a culture of collaboration and high standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Clinical experience required.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Teach American Heart Association (AHA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) courses.
• Instruct, remediate, and evaluate students.
• Travel to off-site course locations within the community served by HMH.
• Maintain confidentiality of student progress and outcomes.
• Complete required paperwork and submit to leadership promptly.
• Attend instructor meetings and participate in updates.

Skills

Clinical experience

Valid Driver's License

Effective teaching skills

Education

American Heart Association BLS Instructor Certification

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The BLS Instructor teaches American Heart Association (AHA) and Basic Life Support (BLS). Core responsibilities include instruction, remediation, and evaluation related to BLS courses.

A day in the life of a BLS Instructor at Hackensack Meridian Health includes

• Adhere to all HMH policies and educational philosophies and to those of regulating organizations (i.e. AHA).
• Demonstrate effective teaching skills and be responsive to students' needs and concerns; adapt teaching style to meet the students' learning needs.
• Willing to travel to off-site courses locations within the communities served by HMH.
• Punctual and prepared for all assigned courses; conduct self in a pleasant and professional manner at all times and adhere to Life Support Training Center dress code.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to students' progress and outcomes. Report any student issues to leader in a timely manner.
• Complete all required paperwork; return paperwork and payments to leader in a timely manner
• Ensure security of Training Center equipment; ensure proper cleaning and restocking of equipment after each class.
• Attend instructor meetings as scheduled. Participate in instructor updates as required.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and accountability in order to assure efficient operations and to provide education that improves patient outcomes throughout the community and region.
• Work effectively and relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and internal and external customers. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and maintain constructive working relationships.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 45 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 45 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Clinical experience required
• Valid Driver's License.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an emergency, critical care, or field setting preferred.
• Prior educator/instructor experience preferred
• Prior instructor experience in BLS education preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Current American Heart Association BLS Instructor Certification required.

Flat Rate of $27.20 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to

Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.