Staff Educator-RN LPC

Ohio Living; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living seeks a dedicated RN educator to manage staff training across life plan communities. Responsibilities include planning orientation and ongoing education, coordinating CEU programs, and supervising instructors to ensure high-quality staff development.

Requirements include an Ohio RN license, two years of staff education experience (long-term care preferred), CPR/First Aid certification (preferred), and proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office; strong English communication is

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as an RN is required.
• CPR Pro and First Aid Instructor certification preferred.
• Two years experience educating staff members required; two years in long-term care or health-related field preferred; supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the Internet required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Project Management - Plan, develop, conduct and evaluate orientation, mandatory and elective education and on-the-job training; coordinate educational outreach and CEU programs.
• People Management and Development - supervise instructors, plan and deliver training programs, coach staff for growth, ensure staffing and performance standards.
• Quality and Compliance Management - maintain records and materials, support QA and risk management indicators, ensure confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Training & Development

Education & Training

English Proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license - Ohio

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job. Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Project Management - 40%

Meets the training/education needs of the life plan community by completing an annual Training Needs Analysis then planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating orientation, mandatory and elective education and on-the-job training programs. Researches new educational information in order to remain current on programs, processes, and procedures that could impact current training and development projects. Plans, develops and implements community educational outreach activities, and organizes and coordinates continuing education (CEU) programs for staff. Works with community staff and consultants as necessary to implement recommended organizational/procedural development and/or changes. Conducts follow up assessments to ensure the facilitation of training and development programs meet the employee’s needs and that the desired behaviors are being exhibited. Makes appropriate edits to programs as needed. Oversees and maintains the integrity of the Employee Resource Center (ERC) and the selection of all instructional material, equipment, and training aids to ensure a modern, meaningful staff development program by working in collaboration with the corporate Information Systems Department. Oversee the Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP). Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

People Management and Development - 30%

May directly supervisor the CNA Program Instructor. Manages the development, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and delivers in-service training programs, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for the life plan community staff. Fosters a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees. Interviews, selects, and orients new direct reports. Defines, establishes, and promotes performance expectations so direct reports understand and demonstrate excellence through high quality and consistent performance. Coaches and mentors employee performance throughout the life plan community by encouraging career and job competency development along with life skills, such as employee computer literacy. Evaluates job performance of direct reports in accordance with the company policy and procedure and provides developmental guidance to staff for improved performance and growth. Monitors accountability with organization requirements prescribed by the Employee Handbook. Documents and engages employees who are routinely not observing these requirements in an effort to achieve compliance. Works with Human Resources when circumstances arise that necessitate further documentation and intervention. Ensures that there is a reasonable and sufficient plan for staffing should a direct report be absent or a direct reporting position be vacant. Responds timely and thoughtfully to questions, requests, and work product from departmental staff that has been provided for review and approval.

Quality and Compliance Management - 30%

Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations by maintaining records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials and all pertinent to instructional materials. Fulfills administrative requirements by completing all necessary forms, reports and record keeping. Assists the Quality Assurance Committee in developing and implementing quality assurance monitoring systems. Works with all department directors on the quality assurance and risk management indicators for all employees through coaching and developing initiatives that assist in meeting QA standards. Maintains the confidentiality of resident information. Administers and tracks all employee related health records (i.e. Mantoux testing, Hepatitis B vaccine administration), if applicable. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.

CPR Pro and First Aid Instructor certification preferred

Experience

Two years experience educating staff members required. Two years experience in a long-term care or health related field required. Two years experience in a supervisory role preferred.

Proficiency

Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.

Other Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day Standing - Up to 6 hours/day Presenting/Facilitating - Up to 8 hours/day Walking - Up to 6 hours/day Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds Driving - Up to 6 hours/day Travel % / Overnight Travel - Minimal Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Occasional Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes - Occasional May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - II Across our 11 life plan communities, we offer a range of options from independent living apartments and villas to specialized memory care and everything in between. Whether it's a helping hand or skilled nursing care, we're here to provide support at every stage of life's journey. But our commitment doesn't stop at our doorstep. Between Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice and Ohio Living Palliative Medicine, we extend our care to over 10 million Ohioans in the 43 counties we serve. We also offer provider-owned physician and nurse practitioner services, a Medicare Advantage plan, and pharmacy services — because health and wellness go hand in hand. The Ohio Living Foundation raises millions of dollars each year to support the people and programs of Ohio Living. From charity care to special programs and beyond, they’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve and ensuring that no one is left behind. At Ohio Living, our mission is that heart of all we do. For over 100 years, it has been our promise to care, to support, and to enrich the lives of our residents and communities.