50000 - Nursing - AAS - Registered Nurse - Staff Trainer in Alma, NY

Position Title: Registered Nurse/Staff Trainer Reports To: Director of Nursing FLSA Status: Exempt Points: 200 CFR Code: 317 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 and are communicated effectively to maintain the individual’s health. Ensure an individual’s medical concerns are addressed in a timely and thorough manner. Ensure individual information is kept up to date and assessments are completed as required. Ensure medical equipment, resources and supplies are adequate and well maintained. Work with the nursing department with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating health and medical service delivery for each person as needed. Ensure information from medical professionals is obtained, understood and followed. Ensure informed consents are obtained per regulation Complete and routinely review medication regime reports as requested with the nursing department. Complete medication administration reports and procedure errors and provide follow-up Visit residences minimally weekly. Assist in the identification and development of new residential service and support opportunities that provide quality of life choices to develop and provide training for staff. Be available by phone during working hours Review and approve administration of new medications. Assess and provide directions for medical concerns. Maintain communication and documentation regarding nursing and health related information Ensure all nursing practices and training programs comply with federal, state, and OPWDD regulations, as well as organizational policies. Person Centered Services Work collaboratively with others to ensure the individual’s health and wellbeing For IRA assigned to, ensure order refills, new or changed scripts and discontinued medications are current. Assist the nursing department with Developing and ensuring the individual’s Plans of Nursing Services are current and accurate and ensure associates are knowledgeable and implement the plans as written. Ensure PONS and IPOPs match Report and document all individual medical concerns to the appropriate personnel. Assist the nursing department with ensuring the person’s Individual Service Plan (ISP), assessments, training and objectives are person directed and reflect the individual’s quality of life choices and support systems. Encourage all individuals and their circle of supports to be active in medical/care decision planning. Respect the individual’s right to privacy and confidentiality by appropriate use of written and verbal communication. Physical Plant and Safety Ensure the site is a safe, clean environment and immediately address areas of concern. Practice standard precautions and other appropriate infection control practices. Ensure any vehicles that you use are maintained per agency policy Ensure medical equipment and supplies are stored and cleaned properly. Maintain knowledge of fire evacuation plan and ensure plan is followed. Required Skills/Abilities: Thorough understanding of regulations, policies and procedures. Thorough attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent communication, written, presentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and manage professional responsibilities with minimal supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as needed to complete reports. Proficient in Station MD, Care Suite, Qualifications Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the relevant jurisdiction. Bachelor’s degree in nursing; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience. Experience applying regulatory standards and professional nursing guidelines to training, supervision, and program oversight. Strong knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to make independent decisions in urgent or emergent situation Ability to provide clinical leadership oversight, and guidance to licensed and unlicensed staff. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must have the ability to lift up to 15 pounds Authority and Accountability: People: This position indirectly supervises Life Coach positions that are medication certified. Operations: This position operates under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing Budget: This position must adhere to expense guidelines and programs.