Nurse Educator

Fueled by a real understanding of today’s challenges, Associated is committed to a fundamental re-imagining of what it means to age. With over 20 years of operating experience, we have built a replicable service prototype, developed profitable, long-standing referral relationships, and created an innovative brand that positions us to serve the future customer. We are embarking on an exciting new growth chapter that focuses on client service excellence, caregiver engagement, technological innovation, and growth in new markets. 

The Opportunity

We are a mission-driven organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of seniors as they age.  We are passionate about what we do -- providing seniors and their families with a comprehensive, vetted and coordinated in-home service network that is high-touch, tech-enabled, compassionate and extremely well managed. We are in the exciting and dynamic home healthcare industry.  Our market opportunity is large and growing as the baby boomers age and the home increasingly becomes the epicenter for care as consumers demand convenience and lower-cost solutions. 

Job Summary
Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of the personal care and home health aide training program as well as other clinician training appropriate for the delivery of healthcare services in the home
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assists leadership in planning, organizing, and facilitating individual and group education for Personal Care/Homemaking Home Health Aide, Supportive Home Care Aide and CNA trainings using MA and ME State approved curriculum.
• Utilizing adult learning principles provides classroom instruction, skills demonstrations, hands-on clinical education, competency evaluations, and ongoing staff development to ensure caregivers provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care.
• Develop and update training materials, lesson plans, skills checklists, and educational resources as needed
• Provides training to the clinical team to offer independent training in each care center.
• Assists with development and oversight of the clinical orientation program for new hires.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with state and federal guidelines as well as adherence to the philosophy, mission, and values of HouseWorks in developing and administering training.
• Monitor changes in healthcare regulations and incorporate updates into training curricula
• Develops and implements in-service programs each calendar year, including state and federal mandatory in-services.
• Aligns training programs with business needs and goals to prioritize assignments accordingly.
• Applies knowledge of current industry standards, corporate initiatives and current technologies to enhance quality and delivery of education materials.
• Provides supervision and/or training to the paraprofessional staff.
• Collaborates with compliance department to ensure records of training programs are complete and up to date
• Maintain accurate records of training attendance, competencies, certifications, and continuing education.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Comply with policies, procedures and regulatory mandates including but not limited to abiding to the terms of the HouseWorks Compliance Program.
• Support caregiver retention through mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Supervision and participation in annual review of LPN clinicians conducting training classes
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required
  • Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse specific to the state(s) the employee is assigned to provide supervision/training of clinical staff.
  • Associate degree in nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
  • Two (2+) years of clinical experience, with at least one year in home health or hospice.
•  Preferred
  • Two (2+) years of experience in clinical education development.
• Excellent problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in applying processes designed to ensure adherence to all pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
• Ability to present information effectively to diverse learning audiences.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management systems

Work Environment:
Travel for on-site training and field visits will be mandatory throughout MA in our care centers.  A significant portion of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination.
 

Pay Range: The hiring range for this position is $43-$45/Hourly. Various factors will determine final compensation, such as a candidate’s years of relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.
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