Registered Nurse Educator/Mentor

Venture Forthe Inc•Endwell, NY

About The Position

Venture Forthe is a 30 year old premier home and community-based care agency serving individuals across multiple states, built on the belief that every person deserves the right to remain independent and in control of their own choices. We proudly advocate for the needs, preferences, and goals of those we serve, empowering each individual to shape their own path at every stage of life. Our team is growing, and we're looking to bring on an RN Trainer to instruct our PCA Training classes in our Southern Tier region, Binghamton. This position will support our four year NYS Department of Health Direct Caregiver Flexibility Grant, which allow us to provide equitable access to caregiver certification and strengthening the Southern Tier healthcare workforce. Lead. Mentor. Elevate Care. As a RN Instructor/Mentor, you will: Deliver PCA training in accordance with NYSDOH regulations and agency standards in Binghamton with potential for occasional travel to other southern tier areas such as Elmira, Corning, and Hornell Conduct clinical competency evaluations, field visits (Broome County), and on-site observations Lead continuing education and in-service programs Mentor and support personal care aides Complete onsite employee evaluations in the field Manage LMS systems, attendance tracking, and training documentation Participate in CQI initiatives, audits, and quality improvement efforts Provide intermittent home visits (e.g., medication pre-fills) Collaborate across departments to resolve classroom and staffing issues Contribute to curriculum updates and regulatory compliance Participate in on-call rotation Collaborating with training, workforce, and community partners to ensure grant deliverables are met Travel required HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office, Classroom, Field (client homes), Virtual meetings MEDIUM WORK: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. What Makes This Role Unique: This position goes beyond training — you’ll actively mentor, coach, and develop career pathways for aides, pairing new staff with experienced mentors, facilitating professional growth opportunities, and promoting long-term retention and engagement.

Requirements

NYS Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse.
A graduate of an accredited nursing school holding a Diploma, Bachelor's, or Master's Degree.
Two years experience as a registered nurse with at least one year of RN experience in home care.
A comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities within both professional and paraprofessional healthcare practices.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients, or agency employees.
Ability to perform mathematical operations related to medication calculations, American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Strong organizational writing skills, effective communication abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to address problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations. Ability to solve practical problems and manage various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Assists other employees as needed
Responsible and cooperative in interactions with PCAs, patients, their families, supervisors, and fellow employees
Fosters a friendly and welcoming work environment
Maintains a professional demeanor
Maintains professional appearance
Willingly accepts constructive criticism, as demonstrated by noticeable changes in behavior
Uses established methods of communication
Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals
Recognizes limitations and seeks assistance appropriately
Responds to patient issues
Communicates appropriately with all levels of staff
Knowledge of the PCATP teaching process.
Knowledge of evaluation of PCAs in a homecare setting.
Knowledge of PCA Scope of Practice.
Effectively communicates information to patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Knowledge of patient assessment procedure.
Auditing PCA duties and processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Familiarity with the PCATP curriculum that aligns with professional standards, quality guidelines, and industry requirements.
Creating educational materials, assessing new and existing education strategies, and reviewing teaching practices and procedures

Responsibilities

Deliver PCA training in accordance with NYSDOH regulations and agency standards in Binghamton with potential for occasional travel to other southern tier areas such as Elmira, Corning, and Hornell
Conduct clinical competency evaluations, field visits (Broome County), and on-site observations
Lead continuing education and in-service programs
Mentor and support personal care aides
Complete onsite employee evaluations in the field
Manage LMS systems, attendance tracking, and training documentation
Participate in CQI initiatives, audits, and quality improvement efforts
Provide intermittent home visits (e.g., medication pre-fills)
Collaborate across departments to resolve classroom and staffing issues
Contribute to curriculum updates and regulatory compliance
Participate in on-call rotation
Collaborating with training, workforce, and community partners to ensure grant deliverables are met