RN - Learning and Professional Development Specialist
AHRC Nassau
Location
Plainview, New York
Salary
$79,000 - $85,000
Quick overview
The specialist educates staff on various medical/health topics including CPR, AMAP, Infection Control, and specialized training like Tube Feeding and Diabetes education, while facilitating training using diverse instructional formats.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a NYS Registered Nurse Licensure and strong public speaking abilities, with prior experience in Intellectual/Developmental Disability fields and teaching being strongly preferred.
Job description
Overview Educates staff on various medical/health related topics courses including and not limited to; CPR, AMAP, AMAP Recertification Training, Infection Control, First Aid & Seizure Training, Bloodborne Pathogen Education, PPD, OPWDD Diabetes, Tube Feeding, and Colostomy Training.
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Facilitates training supports utilizing a variety of instructional techniques or formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures. Trains & certifies AMAP students Ensure all program staff receives adequate medical training, as needed, and based upon internal and QA audit outcomes Trains staff on Diabetes education, Tube Feeding and Colostomy Bag training in compliance with OPWDD Administers and reads Mantoux (PPD) testing Assists in development of new and updated curriculums and procedures determined by AHRC Nassau, Citizens Options Unlimited, Inc. and OPWDD regulations. Conduct on-site, program specific, field-based training as needed Works evenings and/or weekends as needed; travels to program locations as needed to facilitate onsite trainings. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
NYS Registered Nurse Licensure. Prior experience working in field of Intellectual Disability/Development Disability preferred. Prior teaching experience strongly preferred. Strong public speaking abilities required. Proficient in utilizing all MS Office Suite applications and virtual platforms i.e., Teams, Zoom. Ability to work weekends as needed required.
