RN Educator

On Lok PACE

We are a non-profit committed to our participants.

Dedicated to The Care of Elders

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) was developed to answer the many problems around caring for frail seniors.

The PACE model is centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in their community whenever possible.

Seniors, their family members, and caregivers face many issues, including transportation to appointments, management of medications, coordination of medical care from different specialists, lack of social interaction, and ability to stay alone at home.

On Lok PACE participants receive in home care services and transportation to a On Lok PACE center for primary medical care, social and recreational activities, and other senior care services.

We understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare.

Join our team of leaders to begin a rewarding career!

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the Nursing Educator works in conjunction with the Nurse Manager to uphold On Lok as a learning organization.

The Nurse Educator continually assesses and meets the educational needs of nursing, home health aide, and geriatric aide staff with regard to the relevant state and national curriculum necessary to meet all competency, certification, and regulatory requirements.

The Nursing Educator is responsible for planning, developing and implementing staff education and development programs to be integrated throughout On Lok's directly operated centers and related service departments

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Collaborate with nurse management team and staff to assess, establish and evaluate training needs of Department of Nursing Services.

Identify and develop curriculum, (e.g. Home Health Aide) resources and training modules specific to departmental needs and agency wide goals.

• Partner with managers to ensure training goals are met (i.e., orientation, in services, competency monitoring).
• With managers and supervisors, ensure planning and implementation opportunities including regular nursing staff training.
• Deliver all training / educational activities (Some activities may be delegated with approval of Director of Clinical Services.)
• Understand and consider different cultural sensitivities and relative experience levels of staff when planning training sessions / modules and anticipates the impact upon implementation.

Modify as appropriate.

• Oversee tracking of all non-licensed nursing staff training. Provide information to QA to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor training budget.
• Demonstrate ability to facilitate / lead meetings and workgroups.
• Develop and oversee On Lok's train the trainer program.
• Develop learning assignments specific to program goals.
• Implement appropriate training modules for staff.
• Participate in organizational program development committees.
• Ensure compliance with PACE, state, local and federal rules, regulations and laws applicable to their operation.
• Maintain excellent documentation and communication of progress on all projects.
• Stay connected in the learning and development community / network.
• Dedicated to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the teaching and assessment of learning for On Lok nurses.
• Understand the philosophy of customer service and motivated to satisfying internal and external customers.
• Share and cooperate with other On Lok departments to fulfill On Lok's mission.
• All other reasonably related jobs as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities) :

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Possess a current California Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of three years' experience developing training curriculum, and provided training in a health care setting.
• Must resonate with the mission of On Lok and welcome the opportunity to serve and care about making a difference in the daily lives of frail elders.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, follow through and curriculum development capability.
• Must possess excellent communication skills in writing, speaking, and listening.
• The successful candidate must present a professional image, be diplomatic, have excellent listening skills, a positive approach, be a problem solver, a self-starter, results oriented and have a sense of humor.
• On Lok is unique due to the diversity of its participants and staff. This individual must embrace diversity and welcome what that means in all its forms.

Must be able to work with long tenured staff and a variety of personalities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed.

On Lok reserves the right to change job descriptions, work hours or work sites as required by the program.

On Lok's Employee Benefits include (eligible for any position for 20 hr / wk or more) :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life / AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Checks, MLA scholarships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance and additional discounts
• Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, and long-term disability insurance

Your final compensation offer will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and licenses / certifications.

The pay range is expressed as an hourly rate regardless of FLSA status. Exempt positions are paid salaried and are not subject to overtime.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and state and federal laws (including federal PACE requirements at 42 CFR 460.

64(a); 460.68(a), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

On Lok is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and / or to receive other terms, privileges or benefits of employment please contact Recruitment ([email protected]).