Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Trainer

Life Care Center of Hickory Woods • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The LPN Trainer plans, organizes, develops, and implements in-service education in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role plans, develops, directs, evaluates, and coordinates staff training, education, in-service programs, and orientation, and maintains associate training and in-service records. The trainer also performs staff nurse functions as required and supports patient care, safety, and effective interdisciplinary teamwork.

Requirements

• Must have attended an accredited LPN program.
• Must be currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Desire and ability to effectively train and educate LPN/LVNs and CNAs.
• Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Teaching or education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in-service programs, and orientation.
• Maintain associate training and in-service records.
• Perform staff nurse functions as required.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
• Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform job duties involving sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and intermittent movement during working hours.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed