RN / Operations Training Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Weekly travel, up to 80% b/w all states we operate in

- Must reside in NM, TX, CO or WY

Position Overview
The Operations Training Specialist develops, reviews, and implements training materials across facilities that will improve the productivity and function of CorrHealth. This team member assists in preparing facilities to meet state, federal, and accreditation standards. This position also requires involvement in special projects to include filling in for any and all shifts as facility needs require.

Essential Job Duties
✓ Develops clinical, technical, and workflow training materials as needed
✓ Performs, at minimum, monthly visits to contracted facilities to assess training programs
✓ Travels to contracted facilities to conduct training for all operational and clinical staff members as required annually
✓ Works with HSA to ensure all compliance standards are being met
✓ Assists with CQI initiatives, including the development of required training to ensure all counties meet/exceed CQI standards
✓ Completes mock audits and assists facilities in preparation for accreditation (NCCHC, ACA)
✓ Fill in for absent HSAs when on vacation or for any unforeseen circumstances
✓ Trains and coaches managers, supervisors, and others involved in employee development efforts
✓ Develops and maintains organizational communications, such as intranet bulletin boards and newsletters, to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources
✓ Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results
✓ Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization
✓ Works effectively as a team member with other members of management and the HR staff
✓ Participates in special projects, as assigned

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
✓ Current RN licensure, in good standing
✓ 1-2 years of teaching/training/audit or educator experience
✓ One year of specialized experience in an administrative, clerical management, or supervisory position in the health care field. Work must have involved (i) a close working relationship with facility members, (ii) analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and (iii) provided knowledge of regulations, requirements, and standards across an assortment of supervisory groups in various administrative areas
✓ Three (3) years minimum correctional experience preferred
✓ BSN or Master's in nursing strongly preferred
✓ Current BLS certification

Additional Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies
✓ Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
✓ Excellent verbal and written comprehension
✓ Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
✓ Excellent organizational skills
✓ Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
✓ Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
✓ Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

Employment Requirements
✓ Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
✓ Must have current CPR/BLS certification
✓ Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
✓ Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
✓ Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
✓ Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Security Requirements
✓ Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Requirements
This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:
✓ Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
✓ Ability to position oneself in different spaces
✓ Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
✓ Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
✓ Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
✓ Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds

Work Environment
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing

Other
Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).