POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Training & Professional Development, the Health Educator Nurse offers certification classes for staff, as well as nutritional trainings for the community. Certification classes include AMAP, G-Tube, Insulin, and BLS. The Nurse Educator also provides support with tuberculosis screenings as needed. The Nurse Educator will be an organized, professional, and motivated individual who can be an effective part of the training team.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinates and conducts training, certification and supervision of all healthcare related courses/trainings/events including but not limited to AMAP, G-Tube, Insulin, and CPR/BLS at varied times/days/locations to meet the needs of the employees and external stakeholders.
Creates healthcare related courses/trainings and educational plans in collaboration with other teams/departments and determines targeted and on-going education that may be necessary based on the needs of the Agency.
Reviews and approves all AMAP, G-Tube, and Insulin/Diabetic certification paperwork, and updates the Learning Management System to reflect the changes.
Ensures educational material is accurate and reflects the most current and up to date information regarding regulatory and agency requirements.
Collaborates with the Training Department to ensure a high quality of delivery of courses and on-going employee development.
Coordinates site visits to programs to assess effectiveness of education as needed.
Provides support to FREE’s employee tuberculosis screening program and reviews external QuantiFERON’s and chest x-rays as needed.
Conducts AMAP certification, recertification and remediation training for applicable employees as per OPWDD regulatory requirements and ensure utilization of an approved OPWDD curriculum.
Assists Nursing Department with medication practicums (pourings) for those looking to obtain AMAP certification.
Conducts nursing in-service training for agency programs on health assessment, vital signs, individual health needs and treatments, first aid and emergency procedures, diagnosis, incident reporting, and other health-related topics as needed.
Reviews current existing training to determine appropriateness and effectiveness for agency employees when requested and propose learning plans based on that feedback.
Provides expertise and support to the organization and its affiliates with educational regulations as set forth by governing bodies including analysis of and assistance with the interpretation and integration of applicable regulations (where applicable).
Works in conjunction with the Nursing Administration to determine plans of action via benchmark planning to monitor implementation of necessary healthcare related projects.
Assists the Nursing Department to conduct medical chart reviews as requested.
Assists with the investigatory process, reviewing of incident/occurrence reports and internal recordables and provides education and/or re-training of employees as identified by Incident Review Committees.
Participates in the development and delivery of specialized nursing training for new RNs as a supplement to regular agency orientation.

Ensures the overall provision of the highest quality of healthcare education.
Cultivates a work environment that promotes the development of quality individualized services.

Reports all possible violations of individual’s rights promptly, and ensures the proper and timely completion of all incident reports in accordance with New York State regulations and Agency policy.
Participates in internal/external audits/surveys as needed.
Works in collaboration with the Nursing Administration to ensure the most up to date and effective forms are being utilized across the Agency.
Assists with the ongoing review and accuracy of annual nursing in-services to include the most up to date healthcare information.

Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities of All FREE Employees

Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.

Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.

Please note the above duties, responsibilities, and essential functions are a non-exhaustive list, and may be changed by FREE at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse required
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses preferred
- Teaching, instructional, and/or facilitation experience strongly preferred
- Experience working in human services non-profit agencies or a similar environment preferred.
Specialized Training, Licenses, Certifications:
- Valid and current NYS RN License
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with all valued stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage and balance multiple competing priorities while adhering to and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with a strong initiative and vision for agency healthcare needs.
- Computer literacy and ability to learn various applications required
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
- Strong problem solving and team building skills
- Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to teach and present trainings to a group or audience
- Knowledge of OPWDD, DOH, and OMH preferred
Other Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for FREE required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is performed in-person and requires travel between FREE Network locations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours).
Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Employee is required to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax and filing cabinets.
Employee is required to reach with hands and arms.
Employee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as needed.
Employee is required to be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Notwithstanding the above listed physical requirements of this position, FREE will provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to perform the essential functions of the position, provided such reasonable accommodations do not cause undue hardship on FREE.

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.

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