RN Trainer - GA Regional Hospital, Savannah, GA

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. Job Summary The Nurse Trainer position is pivotal to ensuring all staff training is kept on schedule and is responsible for assessing, planning and/or coordinating training sessions for DBHDD. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: - Performs end-to-end learning and development - Evaluates training and learning outcomes in relation to functional and/or technical training activities Primary Duties and Responsibilities - As a team member or individually, participates in the development of conferences, instructive seminars, presentations and speeches for community and civic organizations and the general public - Identifies training needs, providing guidance and training to customers or less experienced staff - Produces videos, pictures, and photographs for use in support of training, marketing, and presentations - Provides related services such as scheduling of training, maintaining records, and setting up/checking training and audio-visual equipment - Serves as a resource in the development and implementation of outreach communication - May serve as a lead worker - May train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day-to-day operations - Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision Preferred Qualifications - Registered Nurse with Bachelors degree and Georgia License or Nurse Compact Licensure - Three years of experience in providing educational training or instructional services to hospital staff - Basic computer skills- Microsoft Office Suite with particular emphasis in creating Power Point presentations - Ability to become Certified Safety Care Instructor without limitations - Physical ability to bend, lift, twist and stand for increased amounts of time. {=html} - Excellent communication and presentation skills- with both small and large audiences - Able to travel for training purposes - Maintain records and computerized data bases for training purposes Benefits In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: - Drug Screening - TB Evaluation - Annual Influenza* *Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unabl to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identifie