Nurse Educator

POSITION SUMMARY: 
This position provides program management over the CNA training course for the State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification program as well as the training program for CBRF Training that is required by DHS 83.  This position provides quality training of these programs and training assistance for students to become registered/certified after successful completion of training, as well as educates on other related topics as assigned.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Prepares and is the primary instructor for nursing assistant core curriculum classes required by the State of Wisconsin 120-hour nursing assistance certification.
• Prepares and is the primary instructor for CBRF Training programs required under State Administrative Code, including Standard precautions, Medication Administration, Fire safety and First aid, and choking.
• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation, progress, and completion.
• Maintains a high degree of classroom management and case-management to ensure maximum student learning and progress within and through the programs. 
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Utilizes all possible curriculum resources available.
• Prepares for and instructs scheduled clinicals.  
• Responsible for the completion and maintenance of student documentation and records as required by the State and the facility. Submits necessary documentation to the State of Wisconsin for inclusion to the State Registries.
• Ensures equipment for training is in working condition.
• Provides additional individualized training support for student testing.
• Provide CPR training and testing for all Licensed Nursing Staff.  Complete and maintain required documentation to certify completion of testing. 
• Provide addition training topics as identified for facility staff as requested by the HCC Administrator.
• Follows all regulation requirements to maintain the certification for the facility.  Modifies training as required for regulatory changes.  Notifies the State and HCC Administration as required of curriculum changes.
• Maintains trainer eligibility for all training programs. 
• Develops policy recommendation and implements upon approval as well as drafts department procedures to ensure complete training programs are in place to ensure compliance with current standards of practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  
This section details the essential competencies required to perform the job effectively, including a mix of technical knowledge, practical skills, and personal attributes.  

• Knowledge of Wisconsin DHS 129 and DHS 83 regulations.
• Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Knowledge of PPE and its proper use for personal safety measures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and assure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times per HIPAA.
• Ability to articulate verbally and in writing any observations and changes in a resident for the licensed nurse to evaluate.
• Ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest as well as a clean environment.
• Ability to work tactfully and cooperatively with residents, families, visitors and entire staff throughout the organization.
• Ability to verbally communicate with residents, families, the public and other members of the organization. 
• Must be able to exhibit a warm, cheerful caring manner. 
• Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions. 
• General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, equipment and office assistance techniques.
• Knowledge of County and department programs and policies.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

LANGUAGE SKILLS   
This section outlines the communication abilities necessary for effective performance.  These skills reflect the need to interact with the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a clear, professional, and effective manner. 

• Ability to instruct others, using training and instructional methods appropriate for the situation when teaching new skills.
• Ability to give full attention to those being trained.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals, including the public, colleagues, and supervisors. 
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from complex documents such as laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and reports. 
• Ability to engage with the public, handle inquiries, resolve conflicts, and build positive relationships with a diverse population. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations. 
• Ability to calculate and record student test scores and determine pass/fail outcomes. 
• Ability to track and verify completion of required training hours (e.g., 75-hour nursing assistant certification program). 
• Ability to compile and report training completion data for regulatory and state registry requirements. 

REASONING ABILITY 
This section outlines the cognitive skills required to perform the job effectively.  This includes the ability to apply logic, make decisions, solve problems, and understand complex information.  

• Ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to make decisions that are sound, well-informed, and timely, even in stressful situations.
• Ability to analyze situations, consider various perspectives, anticipate potential issues, and make recommendations or decisions based on logical reasoning.
• Ability to interpret complex information, recognize patterns, and understand the implications of actions or decisions.
• Ability to think conceptually and understand the relationships between ideas that are not immediately obvious.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor.   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• This work requires moderate/heavy physical work lifting up to 75 pounds and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, using hands to handle, feel, and perform fine motor skills and repetitive motions, and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms overhead or below the waist.
• Sufficient vision to perform tasks such as reading documents, operating vehicles, or working with detailed data. 
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels for tasks such as communicating with the public, colleagues, or over the phone. 
• Work requires observing general surroundings and activities.
• Vaccinations and testing as required by local, state, or federal regulations and/or other regulating entities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Work is primarily in a health care setting.
• Work may require employees to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position, including scheduled classroom instruction, clinicals, staff training sessions, and occasional additional hours to support student testing, curriculum updates, or regulatory reporting. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years' work experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least one (1) year providing care in a long-term care facility, as required under Wisconsin Administrative Code DHS 129.  
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a teaching or training position preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with state nurse aide registry reporting, preferred.
• Wisconsin Registered Nurse License.
• Wisconsin DHS-approved Nurse Aide Program Instructor (Train-the-Trainer) certification, required within six (6) months of hire.
• CPR Instructor certification (AHA or equivalent), required within six (6) months of hire. 
• CBRF Instructor Certification (UW-Green Bay or other DHS-approved provider), required within six (6) months of hire.
• Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check.

Expected Pay Range: $35.62/hour - $40.29/hour

Full Pay Range: $35.62/hour - $49.62/hour

Department: Health Care Campus

FTE: 1.0 

St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.  We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual's race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.