Nurse Instructor/Field Supervisor-Bilingual Mandarin/English

Overview Trains and assesses the competency of Certified Home Health Aides (HHAs) and trainees. Works under general supervision. Provides classroom instruction and clinical assessment of students enrolled in the Home Health Aide (HHA) Training Program in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations. Supervises and evaluates the skills of trainees and HHAs in a laboratory and/or patient care setting at different locations. Delivers in-service, and specialty classes for paraprofessionals, which includes demonstration of required skills and assures competency in the required skills prior to placement in a patient's home. Identifies learning needs and revises, and develops curriculum for course content. Identifies and communicates HHA performance concerns to the appropriate HHA Supervisor or Clinical Manager. Acts as a liaison between the Education Department and Operations staff. Creates a safe and respectful environment for HHAs where everyone feels comfortable, valued and heard. Collaborates in the development of specialty programs. Orients new hires to VNS Health clinical policies, procedures, and performance expectations at the start of employment. Participates in the review, analysis, and appraisal of the effectiveness of the HHA Training Program. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Work Experience: Minimum of two years of nursing experience, at least one year of which must be in a state recognized home health care agency. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong facilitation and training skills preferred. Experience supervising and assessing performance of HHAs or other paraprofessionals preferred. Pay Range USD $77,200.00 - USD $96,500.00 /Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr