Education & Training Specialist

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Germantown, WI

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services is seeking a part-time (20 hours/week exempt) Education & Training Specialist to join our team in Eastern Wisconsin. This position works in a collaborative manner with Presbyterian Homes & Services Management and Services Clinical and Employee Experience team in the development and facilitation of education curriculum, standard on-boarding/orientation facilitation, competency development and monitoring and continued education activities of PHS employees. REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Education & Training Specialist- E. WI reports to the E. WI Regional Director of Operations with programmatic accountability to the Director of Clinical Education and Memory Care Services Director for DOVE initiatives. The Education & Training Specialist is responsible for training, education and in-service programming that will engage employees to meet PHS and personal goals.

Requirements

Experience in Adult Education, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, HR, or relevant field.
Clinical Educators require current licensure as a Registered Nurse and minimum 2 years nursing experience.
Experience working in collaborative relationships.
Experience with technology-based instruction.
Demonstrated competency in teaching and applying principles of adult learning.
Flexibility to work and travel to more than one location and work on weekends and after business hours.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common computer programs.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’ mission and operating philosophies.

Responsibilities

Facilitate structured training programs for Standard Precautions, First Aid and Choking, Fire Safety, and Medication Administration in accordance with the WI CBRF standards
Timely registration of participants who successfully complete the CBRF classes per the State requirements
Provide feedback and follow-up to respective leaders regarding employees that attended each training session
Partner with Regional Leadership, HR, and Operations to align training plan and schedule with needs of the communities
Maintain an up-to-date training calendar and documentation including creating and closing the courses within PHS's online platform
Collaborate with other members of the clinical, operations, and other functional leaders to identify, meet and support learning and development needs of PHS employees during both onboarding/orientation and ongoing.
Partner with the Employee Experience Team and other clinical leaders in the development of curriculum and effective delivery systems to meet these needs. Assure availability of programs necessary to meet Federal and State regulations; understand and ensure quality principles are integrated into educational offerings, including elements of the care and hospitality model.
Creatively manage continuous improvement of clinical curriculum content and delivery systems that promotes practical application in the business including recording, scheduling, and communication of learning opportunities
Utilize computer-based learning system in managing and recording training occurrences and related initiatives.
Continued development, implementation and monitoring of education activities as new or revised skills level/programs and educations standard needs are identified.
Develop and maintain current knowledge of federal and state standards and regulations which govern the operation of PHS facilities and the implications of health care, governmental, and legal factors in the provision of post acute care as well as of clinical information systems/software processes, care planning processes, regulatory standards and resident assessment. These include but are not limited to: OBRA/state regulations; OSHA; joint commission; nursing boards/nursing practice; restorative nursing; state reimbursement processes; assisted living/senior housing; and the use of quality indicators.
Utilize knowledge of nursing processes/procedures, knowledge of costs associated with different levels of patient care, and knowledge in reimbursement issues related to post acute care in the development and delivery of training

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week: Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
Life insurance (AD&D)
Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week: Vision insurance
Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
Accident & hospitalization coverage
Education assistance programs
All employees: Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
Same-day pay
Employee assistance program (EAP)
College partnership educational discounts
Access to Learn to Live Resources