RN - Learning and Professional Development Specialist

AHRC Nassau • Plainview, NY

64d

About The Position

The position involves educating staff on various medical and health-related topics, including but not limited to CPR, AMAP, AMAP Recertification Training, Infection Control, First Aid & Seizure Training, Bloodborne Pathogen Education, PPD, OPWDD Diabetes, Tube Feeding, and Colostomy Training. The role requires the individual to facilitate training sessions using a variety of instructional techniques and formats.

Requirements

• NYS Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Prior experience working in field of Intellectual Disability/Development Disability preferred.
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Strong public speaking abilities required.
• Proficient in utilizing all MS Office Suite applications and virtual platforms i.e., Teams, Zoom.
• Ability to work weekends as needed required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates training supports utilizing a variety of instructional techniques or formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
• Trains & certifies AMAP students.
• Ensures all program staff receives adequate medical training, as needed, and based upon internal and QA audit outcomes.
• Trains staff on Diabetes education, Tube Feeding and Colostomy Bag training in compliance with OPWDD.
• Administers and reads Mantoux (PPD) testing.
• Assists in development of new and updated curriculums and procedures determined by AHRC Nassau, Citizens Options Unlimited, Inc. and OPWDD regulations.
• Conducts on-site, program specific, field-based training as needed.
• Works evenings and/or weekends as needed; travels to program locations as needed to facilitate onsite trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees