Practical Nursing Training Specialist, Wellsboro

Specialized Training Program Nurse

Using their expertise in nursing, this person will execute substantial activities related to the sales, marketing, development and delivery of specialized and technical training programs for business and healthcare industries and oversight of projects related to healthcare partners' needs. This includes comprehensive business development generation through the establishment and cultivation of employer relationships. This person will provide non-credit student instruction and/or clinical supervision in the clock-hour Practical Nursing Program and additional health care programs held at Penn College at Wellsboro.

Benefits include medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more.

Education:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing. Required
• Established plan to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing by completion of the fifth year of employment. Required

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Current PA Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure. Required

Experience:

• Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in a health care environment as an RN. Required
• Extensive knowledge of equipment and/or processes related to nursing operations. Required
• Training program development and oversight. Preferred
• Training/mentoring experience. Preferred
• Sales/marketing experience. Preferred
• One (1) year of long-term nursing care experience. Preferred
• Grant administration experience. Preferred

Abilities and

Skills:

• Superior interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with staff, faculty, students, and the public. Required
• Positive work attitude and ability to motivate others. Required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize work based on changing needs. Required
• Essential sales and marketing skills. Required
• Essential project management skills. Required
• Knowledge of business/industrial operations. Required
• Proficient development of original solutions and targeted outcomes. Required
• Ability to innovate in a dynamic environment with emerging opportunities. Required
• Ability to interact successfully as a team member. Required
• Ability to instruct others in nursing and healthcare-related skills. Required
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications and web-based video conferencing platforms. Required
• Strong oral and written communication skills to facilitate correspondence with other staff, clients, and third-party entities, online and in-person meetings, and presentations. Required
• Possession of a valid driver's license. Required
• Knowledge of learning theory and classroom management techniques. Preferred
• Ability to work independently. Preferred
• Instructor Credential in CPR at the Basic Life Support level or higher. Preferred

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients to assess and address training and project needs.
• Provide classroom/clinical instruction in the Penn College at Wellsboro Practical Nursing Program (both the Wellsboro and Coudersport locations as needed) area in both on and off-campus sites under the direction of the Director, Practical Nursing.
• In coordination with the Director, create and maintain course materials, training manuals, curriculum, audio-visual aids, lesson plans, student assignments and exams, including laboratory demonstrations and clinical assignments for the program.
• Assist students to benefit from adequate clinical experiences by offering effective supervision and instruction in the clinical area, and complying with the clinical sites policies and procedures.
• Consult on an ongoing basis with College Relations and other offices/persons with assigned company contact responsibility on behalf of the College to coordinate and maximize efforts.
• Uphold nursing program policies.
• Maintain, organize, and prepare nursing lab area, equipment, and supplies.
• Provide feedback to students and assist with student and program evaluations, identifying academic and clinical problems as they surface, and consulting with the Coordinator for resolution of the problems.
• Maintain daily attendance records, monitoring student make-up hours, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
• Attend department meetings as scheduled.
• Assist with clinical scheduling, accreditation processes, health career explorations, and other program administration responsibilities as directed by the Director.
• Remain abreast of new developments in the health career field and in the area of instructional technology, developing new educational techniques for the classroom and lab.
• Develop connections in the local community which promote the health and well-being of its residents.
• Coordinate with other WD staff for the ongoing support of clients as necessary. Maintain updated and complete data within training management and shared file systems.
• Evaluate and assess training programs for quality of content and instruction and seek customer feedback on opportunities for improvement.
• Represent WD…