Life Support Instructor 5 (PRN)

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Mental Health Support

Job summary

Inova Well is seeking a Life Support Instructor 4 to teach Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) classes within the Inova Health System Training Center. This PRN, days-varied role emphasizes delivering high-quality instruction to healthcare professionals and maintaining rigorous educational standards.

The instructor will support the Inova Well Training Center with administrative duties, equipment checks, and strict adherence to AHA policies.

Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association ACLS and/or PALS instructor certification is required.
• Experience in a clinical setting (EMS/EMT/RN/LPN/RT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches ACLS and/or PALS classes.
• Performs administrative tasks per program policies.
• Ensures equipment is maintained and in working order.
• Maintains professional status to ensure high-quality educational programs.
• Adheres to AHA and Inova Well Training Center policies and procedures.
• Teaches a minimum of 25 hours per quarter; available 1–2 days per month.
• Maintains accurate class records and class schedules.

Skills

ACLS

PALS

AHA Instructor Card

Job description

Inova Well is looking for a dedicated Life Support Instructor 4 to join our team. This role will be PRN, Days Vary

The Life Support Instructor 4 teaches Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/ or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). This role supports the Inova Health System/ Inova Well American Heart Association Training Center, teaching ACLS and or PALS classes while providing the highest quality learning environment and educational instruction for the health system and community healthcare professionals.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Retirement : Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Mental Health Support : offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Life Support Instructor 4 Job Responsibilities:

• Teaches Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) classes.
• Performs necessary administrative functions in accordance with educational program policies.
• Ensures equipment is will maintained and in working order.
• Maintains professional status to ensure the highest quality educational programs.
• Adheres to AHA and Inova Health System/ Inova Well Training Center policies and procedures.
• Teaches a minimum of 25 hours per quarter, although the ideal candidate will be available to teach 1-2 days per month.
• Maintains excellent records and organizes classes.
• Adheres to AHA and Inova Health System/ Inova Well Training Center policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certification: Must hold a current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor Card and/or a current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Instructor Card upon start.
• Experience: Must have experience in working in a clinical setting for example; EMS, EMT, RN, LPN, RT etc.

PRN Shift Availability:

• PALS - Classes are typically 1-2 times each month for 2 consecutive days, usually on Wednesdays and Thursdays
• ACLS - Classes are usually 1 day weekly or 2 consecutive days a week for 2-day classes, 2-3 times a month (average minimum of 6 days a month)