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.*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 instructors 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 bonusPatient First is an equal opportunity employer offering an excellent benefits package and competitive salary. #INDAHAJob Type: Full-timePay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceWork Location: In personby Jobble

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