Registered Nurse - Trainer - Arc Allegany-Steuben

Position: Registered Nurse - Staff Trainer - Arc Allegany-Steuben
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Our person-centered approach allows you to help make a positive impact in people's lives. Apply today and begin your career by making a difference and fulfilling your sense of purpose!
We are seeking an attentive and compassionate team member to join our team! We offer a generous benefits package to include options for medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 403 b with employer contribution, PTO accruals, paid training, and more!
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Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse/Staff Trainer is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of nursing education and training programs for new and existing associates. This role exercises independent clinical judgment in assessing learning needs, designing educational materials, and leading training initiatives to ensure high-quality, compliant care delivery. Working collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and the RN team, the RN/Staff Trainer ensures all training programs align with regulatory requirements, clinical best practices, and organizational standards.

In addition, the Registered Nurse provides clinical leadership and supervision of unlicensed direct care associates, ensuring nursing tasks and health-related activities are performed safely, effectively, and in accordance with established policies and scope of practice. The RN/Staff Trainer promotes the health and well-being of individuals through the application of professional nursing standards and assumes responsibility for oversight of Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) serving 5-8 individuals.

Participation in a shared nursing on-call rotation is an essential function of this position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist in designing comprehensive training programs that address the learning needs of associates, incorporating evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements.
Assist in developing instructional materials, presentations, and training manuals to support the delivery of training programs.
Conduct engaging and interactive training sessions for associates, using various teaching methods and technologies to enhance learning.
Offer practical demonstrations and simulations to reinforce learning and provide opportunities for hands-on practice.
Working with the Nursing Team, track the progress of associates throughout the training process and provide feedback and support as needed to ensure competency.
Working with the Nursing and Training Department, continuously review and update training curriculum to reflect changes in healthcare practices, technology, and OPWDD regulations.
Work closely with nursing leadership, nursing team, the training department and administration and other healthcare professionals to ensure training programs align with organizational goals and standards.
Assess the effectiveness of training programs through evaluations, surveys, and performance assessments, and adjust as necessary.
Facilitate training sessions for the associates, which includes orientation, staff meetings and other times when needed.
Ensure program and site operate in conformance with applicable regulations and policies.
Complete annual clinical evaluations of medication administration
Ensure records, files and reports are kept current and meet regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement improvement and corrective action plans for all surveys.
Ensure associates understand and accurately implement policies and procedures.
Provide support to the Nursing Team as needed.
Collaborate closely with the Training Department to ensure timely submission of training records and the accuracy of all curriculums.
As the primary instructor, retain responsibility for ensuring required trainings occur as scheduled, including independently designating qualified RN trainers to provide coverage in the RN/Staff Trainer's absence.
Develop a 6 month and annual educational/training project list that is approved by the supervisor. This project list will be reviewed during bi-weekly RCS meetings.
Provide nursing oversight for assigned Individualized Residential Alternative(s) (IRA), ensuring clinical services, staff performance, and health-related supports meet regulatory and organizational standards.
Serve as a clinical resource to IRA staff, addressing health concerns, training needs, and care coordination issues as they arise.
Participate in a shared nursing on-call rotation, exercising independent clinical judgment to respond to urgent health and safety concerns.

Program Standards

Promote and ensure the health and well-being of individuals served.
Ensure a person's health and medical services are comprehensive, implemented appropriately…