Education & Certification Director

Company: Patient First
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

Patient First is accepting applications for Education & Certification Director in the Glen Allen, Virginia area. Patient First provides a friendly work environment that promotes a team-oriented philosophy.

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

*The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:*
* Facilitate communication between affiliated training vendors and Patient First instructors;
* Work with the Training Specialists to schedule American Heart Association (AHA) classes;
* Work with Senior Regional Trainers (SRTs) and Assistant Senior Regional Trainers (ASRTs) to ensure students are appropriately assigned to instructors;
* Coordinate additional instructors or equipment with training vendor as needed;
* Prepare instructor candidates to take the instructor classes in BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses;
* Serve as Course Director and Training Facility Faculty Member;
* Teach instructor classes for AHA classes;
* Track and monitor instructor progress for re-certification of instructor's status;
* Work with the Senior HR Training Director to coordinate equipment needs and distribution of supplies needed for classes in all regions;
* Coordinating the purchase of new supplies needed for classes;
* Train instructors in other classes as needed;
* Monitor and maintain training equipment as needed;
* Maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor certification.
* Maintain Course Director and Training Facility Faculty status in BLS, ACLS, and PALS;
* Keep materials relating to Code Drill and AHA classes up to date with current guidelines;
* Teach classes including, but not limited to, EKG Recognition, IV, Foley Catheter Insertion, Special Documentation Classes, and Nurse progressive classes as needed;
* Train new Nurse Supervisors;
* Facilitate monthly code cart reviews at regional offices;
* Communicate AHA scheduling needs with instructors;
* Ensure AHA instructor information and testing materials are kept secure;
* Ensure instructors are up-to-date with current materials and information;
* Create and update training material including Code Drill, Nurse Progressive, The Brain, and Supervisor training material;
* Maintain current testing material for treatment area and training staff competency;
* Create training classes for employee education as directed;
* Serve as a lead trainer to teach new classroom trainers;
* Serve as a member of the Nurse Impact Committee;
* Attend relevant training conferences.

*Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:*
* BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor certification (preferred);
* BLS, ACLS, and PALS Course Director and Training Facility Faculty status (preferred);
* Registered Nurse with license to practice by the state in which employed as required;
* Excellent visual, verbal, written, and typed communication skills required;
* Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4-7 hours at a time);
* Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends;
* Ability to travel to all training locations for extended periods of time where Patient First is located;
* Must be able to lift moderate to heavy items (up to 50 lbs.);
* Must be able to work independently;
* Ability to work with highly confidential matters;
* Minimum of five years of Patient First experience (preferred);
* Must be 18 years of age or older.

*Maryland Applicants Only:*

Salary Range: $85,000 to $110,000 - depending on experience.

Benefits and Other Compensation:
* Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
* Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
* Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
* Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
* Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
* Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
* Bonuses include:

- Recruitment bonus

- Patient Care Performance bonus

- Weekend bonus

- Training bonus

Patient First is an equal opportunity employer offering an excellent benefits package and competitive salary. #INDAHA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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