Coordinator/Nurse Aide and NATCEP Trainer

To be considered for this position, please submit an application directly on our applicant portal at https://employment.westmoreland.edu/. The Nurse Aide Trainer will instruct students according to the curriculum designed to assist students to build knowledge and clinical skills aimed at passing the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) examination. The trainer must possess the ability to work with students from different socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. The Trainer will teach a minimum of 85.5 hours of classroom/lab instruction and/or 56 hours of clinical experience at a college location and in a Pennsylvania State licensed long-term care facility or skilled nursing facility and possess a valid RN license for the state of Pennsylvania with two years of experience as an RN. Must either possess a TTE certificate or attend TTE Training and be approved by the Department of Education before teaching begins. The Trainer will also assist in the recruitment and selection of the Nurse Aid Candidates, is responsible for classroom set up including student documents, paperwork, handouts, etc. Other duties may include scanning, filing, and follow up documentation. Essential Job Functions 1. Reviews curriculum on an annual basis at a minimum and revise as necessary 2. Ensure quizzes, tests, and all instructional materials are relevant to the curriculum 3. Recruits and selects Nurse Aide Candidates 4. Assists with resolving student issues 5. Guides other trainers to ensure the program objectives are met 6. Provides remedial assistance to students as needed 7. Participates in the review process conducted by PDE 8. Maintains supplies/equipment required to teach competencies effectively 9. Completes all classroom documentation per PDE guidelines 10. Assess student paperwork for program eligibility 11. Completes all classroom preparation 12. Perform job duties in accordance with College policies and procedures. Other Job Functions 1. Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices, and current disciplines including continuing educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc. 2. Participate in departmental meetings, committees, work groups/teams, and professional organizations. 3. Enhance professional knowledge by keeping current with emerging practices; monitor developing trends; integrate new technologies as applicable. 4. Serve as a member of President's Council. Advocate for the College at community events. 5. Perform additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories and concepts in field of specialization. 2. Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally. 3. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail. 4. Ability to independently make decisions. 5. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population. 6. Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service. Required Qualifications: Education: 1. Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) licensure Experience: 1. A minimum of two years of nursing experience; at least one of the two years must be in long-term care. Experience includes direct care, supervision, or education in meeting residents' psychosocial, behavioral, cognitive, and physical needs. 2. Completion of Teaching-The-Educator workshop (must be done before teaching Nurse Aide students) Clearances: 1. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required 2. Basic Employment Verification, National Criminal Database Search, and Five-Panel Drug Screen are required, at the College's expense 3. Current, negative 2-Step Mantoux, chest x-ray, or QuantiFERON TB Gold. An annual Mantoux is acceptable if evidence of a baseline 2-Step Mantoux is maintained. 4. Related work experience in higher education is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Related work experience in higher education preferred. Physical Demands: 1. Prolonged sitting 2. Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, reach, and bend 3. Repetitive finger/hand movements 4. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 5. Ability to carry, push, and pull 6. Occasional bending Audible Demands: 1. Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation Visual Demands: 1. Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems 2. Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc. Environmental Conditions: 1. Healthcare and classroom environment. Personal protective equipment required regularly (including safety glasses, gloves, etc.) Hazards: 1. Healthcare industry standard risks To be considered for this position, please submit an application directly on our applicant portal at https://employment.westmoreland.edu/. Benefits: 403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance p