Regional CPI Instructor

American Medical Administrators LTC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Telemedicine: $0 co-pay

Unlimited Assistance

Mayo Clinic Programs

Job summary

American Medical Administrators LTC seeks a Regional CPI Instructor to deliver CPI training across SNFs, ensuring staff competency in crisis prevention, de-escalation, and safe intervention. You will promote trauma-informed, person-centered care and maintain training records across facilities.

The role requires healthcare experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel regionally to provide hands-on coaching and refresher sessions within established policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience in skilled nursing or related healthcare setting.
• Strong crisis prevention and verbal de-escalation knowledge.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate staff competency through hands-on training.
• Maintain accurate training documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CPI training and certification for nursing, clinical, and facility staff.
• Provide initial and refresher CPI training per organizational requirements.
• Teach crisis prevention, de-escalation, communication, and safe intervention techniques.
• Demonstrate appropriate responses to challenging resident behaviors.
• Promote least-restrictive, trauma-informed, person-centered care.
• Record and maintain CPI training, certification, and competency data.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify training needs and follow-up coaching.
• Ensure training aligns with facility policies and applicable regulations.
• Support safety, dignity, and respect for residents and staff.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPI Instructor certification within 30 days

Current CPI Instructor certification

2+ years training healthcare professionals

Job description

Position Summary

The Regional CPI Instructor is responsible for providing training and ongoing education to our Skilled Nursing Facility’s (SNF) staff in crisis prevention, de-escalation, and safe intervention techniques. This position helps ensure employees are prepared to safely manage challenging behaviors while maintaining resident dignity, safety, and a person-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct CPI training and certification for nursing, clinical, and facility staff.

• Provide initial and annual/refresher CPI training in accordance with organizational requirements.

• Teach crisis prevention, verbal de-escalation, communication, and safe intervention techniques.

• Demonstrate appropriate responses to aggressive, disruptive, or escalating resident behaviors.

• Emphasize least-restrictive, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches.

• Conduct hands-on training and evaluate employee competency in CPI techniques.

• Maintain accurate training, certification, and competency records.

• Partner with Nursing, Clinical, and Facility Leadership to identify additional training needs.

• Provide coaching and follow-up education when behavioral incidents indicate a need for additional training.

• Ensure CPI training practices align with facility policies, applicable regulations, and the requirements of the organization's approved CPI program.

• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, dignity, and respect for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience, preferably in skilled nursing, long-term care, behavioral health, or another healthcare setting involving behavioral management.

• Strong understanding of crisis prevention and verbal de-escalation techniques.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to conduct hands-on training and effectively evaluate staff competency.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate training documentation.

• Ability to travel between facilities within the region

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must obtain CPI Instructor certification within 30 days of starting date

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPI Instructor certification

• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or related field

• 2+ years’ experience training healthcare professionals and direct-care staff.

• Experience working with residents with dementia, behavioral health conditions, or other complex behavioral needs.

• Experience with regulatory compliance, employee competency, and healthcare education.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k)

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

Additional Benefits:

• Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.

• Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more—designed to support your personal and family well-being.

• Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!