Education Nurse Manager

Salary: $88,000 - $103,000 depending on experience
Full time and in-office
Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403 (b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flex Spending account
• Health Saving account
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Short-term and long-term disability and accident insurances

Job Summary :
The Education Nurse Manager supports the coordination and delivery of clinical education and training programs across the organization, including CNA training support, staff education, and CPR certification. This role focuses on implementing established education programs, maintaining compliance, and supporting staff competency development under the direction of nursing and operational leadership.
Performance Expectations for All Employees:

1. Consistently demonstrates the agency’s mission to provide quality services for all patients to allow them to remain in their homes and live with independence and dignity for as long as possible.
2. Protects confidential information and understands responsibilities regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and protected health information (PHI).
3. Complies with safety instructions, observes safe work practices, and provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
4. Meets the agency’s expectations for exemplary customer service.
5. Pursues learning opportunities to enhance personal and professional capabilities.
6. Adheres to all agency policies and procedures.
7. Complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
8. Attends required meetings.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions:
1. CNA Program Coordinator 

• Support implementation of the CNA training program in alignment with state requirements
• Coordinate class schedules, student documentation, and training logistics
• Assist with skills training and clinical instruction as needed
• Maintain required records for compliance and audits
• Communicate with leadership regarding program needs and outcomes

 

2. Staff Education & Clinical Training (Home Health / PDN – High Acuity Focus)

• In conjunction with Director of Nursing or ADON, designs and implements structured onboarding programs that prepare RN, LPN, CNA, and caregiver staff to safely manage medically complex patients in the home setting , including hands-on training and competency validation for ventilators, tracheostomy care, G-tube management, seizure disorders, and oxygen therapy
• Develop and deliver targeted in-services focused on advanced pediatric and adult home care skills , including ventilator troubleshooting, trach emergencies (decannulation, mucus plugging), enteral feeding complications, seizure response protocols, and recognition of subtle changes in patient condition
• Reinforce clinical policies, procedures, and standards with an emphasis on independent clinical decision-making in the home , ensuring staff can respond appropriately without immediate on-site clinical support
• Incorporate simulation-based training and case-based learning to strengthen critical thinking, emergency response, and confidence in managing high-risk situations in non-institutional environments
• Utilize audits, incident reports, hospitalizations, and caregiver feedback to identify high-acuity skill gaps , and implement focused retraining plans to improve clinical performance and reduce risk
• Ensure ongoing competency validation and annual skills assessments for high-acuity care, including return demonstrations and scenario-based evaluations for vents, trachs, G-tubes, and seizure management
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and case management to align training with patient-specific care needs , ensuring staff are fully prepared prior to assignment to high-acuity cases

3. CPR & Required Certifications

• Provide CPR/BLS training and recertification for staff
• Track and monitor certification compliance
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready training records

4. Competency & Compliance Support

• Assist with annual competencies and skills validations for clinical staff
• Ensure completion and documentation of required training
• Support survey readiness activities related to education and training
• Participate in audits and assist with corrective actions as directed

5. Quality & Performance Support

• Support QAPI initiatives by assisting with education tied to trends or findings
• Reinforce training related to documentation accuracy, patient safety, and compliance
• Track completion of assigned education initiatives

6. Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Nursing, IHSS, and Operations leadership to support training needs
• Serve as a resource to staff for clinical education questions
• Communicate training updates, requirements, and expectations clearly to staff

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Education :

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s (BSN) preferred
• 1 year experience in long-term care

Minimum Experience :

• 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience
• Experience in staff education, precepting, or training preferred
• Experience in home health, IHSS, or long-term care preferred

Certifications :

• CPR/BLS Instructor certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Working knowledge of CMS, Medicaid, and state regulatory requirements
• Ability to effectively deliver training and engage adult learners
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple training schedules and priorities

Physical/Mental Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls and communicate effectively with other people.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. 

Working Conditions :

• Office, classroom, and occasional field-based training
• Travel between locations as needed
• Flexible schedule to support staff training needs

Equipment Used :
Computer based applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health record system, accounting system. Office equipment used such as desktop/laptop/tablet computers, copiers, printers, scanners and fax machines.