New York
Job Description Position Summary We are seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Nurse Educator to provide training and education to Home Health Aides (HHAs). The Nurse Educator will be responsible for delivering classroom and hands-on instruction, ensuring HHA trainees develop the knowledge and practical skills necessary to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to clients in the home. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for teaching and developing healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver training programs for Home Health Aides in accordance with applicable state and regulatory requirements., • Provide classroom instruction covering topics such as personal care, infection control, safety, nutrition, client rights, communication, emergency procedures, and basic health care practices., • Demonstrate and teach proper techniques for activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, positioning, transfers, and ambulation., • Provide hands-on skills training and evaluate trainees' ability to safely perform required HHA duties., • Educate HHAs on recognizing changes in a client's condition and appropriately reporting concerns to the supervising nurse or care team., • Reinforce proper infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment., • Maintain accurate training, attendance, competency, and evaluation records., • Assess trainee performance through written examinations, skills demonstrations, and ongoing observation., • Provide constructive feedback and additional instruction to trainees who require further development., • Ensure training materials, curriculum, and instructional practices remain current and compliant with applicable regulations., • Promote professionalism, client dignity, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and ethical standards., • Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to identify training needs and improve HHA education programs., • Participate in orientation and continuing education programs for existing staff as needed. Qualifications • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state., • Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing may be considered based on experience and regulatory requirements., • Prior experience working in home health, home care, long-term care, community health, or a similar setting preferred.