The Home Health Aide Supervising Nurse Instructor is responsible for administering the Home Health Aide curriculum using various teaching methods in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations and teaching guidelines. This position resides within Sunnyside Home Care Project, Inc.’s Home Health Aide Training Program and is a full-time position for a bilingual (English/Spanish) supervising registered nurse instructor.
Responsibilities
- Deliver HHA instructional sessions, including in-service education and competency [AT1] assessments.
- Uphold the operational standards and objectives of the department.
- Organize and administer the approved course content, hands-on training, and evaluation of competencies.
- Conduct regular updates and assessments of the instructional curriculum.
- Collaborate with fellow educators, the Home Health Aide Training Program Director, and the Director of Patient/Client Services to identify departmental requirements and provide input on emerging training issues.
- Carry out Supervised Practical Training (SPT) sessions when required.
- Support with in-the-field visits as necessary.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as directed.
Qualifications
- Registered Professional Nurse licensed to practice in New York State.
- Two years of home care experience working for a licensed home care services agency; or one year of nursing experience plus one year working for a licensed home care services agency.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a health or human services field is desirable.
- Ability to communicate proficiently and effectively in English and Spanish. (Must be able to provide official documentation as to the level of proficiency.)
- Must work well with people.
- Ability to understand and relate with diverse individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adapt to the changing needs of program participants.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to comprehend communications and assess students’ needs.
Physical Demands
- The position may involve prolonged standing, walking, lifting supplies, stooping and bending.
- When conducting SPT’s, individual may encounter prolonged walking and/or stair climbing.
Working Environment
- Office setting; may include out-of-office meetings/training.
- Evening and weekend work is required as scheduled.
Reports to: Director of Home Health Aide Training Program
Job Classification: Exempt
Salary: $90,000 – $95,000
Benefits Package
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Flexible spending account and transit program
- Employee Assistance Program
- 20 days of paid vacation per year
- 12 paid holidays
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 5 personal/floating days
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the subject line “HHA Supervising Nurse Instructor (Bilingual-English/Spanish)” to Siobhan Simpson at ssimpson@scsny.org.
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