RN - Learning and Professional Development Specialist

Educates staff on various medical/health related topics courses including and not limited to; CPR, AMAP, AMAP Recertification Training, Infection Control, First Aid & Seizure Training, Bloodborne Pathogen Education, PPD, OPWDD Diabetes, Tube Feeding, and Colostomy Training.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Facilitates training supports utilizing a variety of instructional techniques or formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
• Trains & certifies AMAP students
• Ensure all program staff receives adequate medical training, as needed, and based upon internal and QA audit outcomes
• Trains staff on Diabetes education, Tube Feeding and Colostomy Bag training in compliance with OPWDD
• Administers and reads Mantoux (PPD) testing
• Assists in development of new and updated curriculums and procedures determined by AHRC Nassau, Citizens Options Unlimited, Inc. and OPWDD regulations.
• Conduct on-site, program specific, field-based training as needed
• Works evenings and/or weekends as needed; travels to program locations as needed to facilitate onsite trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• NYS Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Prior experience working in field of Intellectual Disability/Development Disability preferred.
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Strong public speaking abilities required.
• Proficient in utilizing all MS Office Suite applications and virtual platforms i.e., Teams, Zoom.
• Ability to work weekends as needed required.