Nurse Instructor/Field Supervisor-Bilingual Mandarin/English

* Provides classroom instruction and clinical assessment of students enrolled in the Home Health Aide (HHA) Training Program in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations.

* Supervises and evaluates the skills of trainees and HHAs in a laboratory and/or patient care setting at different locations.

* Delivers in-service, and specialty classes for paraprofessionals, which includes demonstration of required skills and assures competency in the required skills prior to placement in a patient's home.

* Identifies learning needs and revises, and develops curriculum for course content.

* Identifies and communicates HHA performance concerns to the appropriate HHA Supervisor or Clinical Manager.

* Acts as a liaison between the Education Department and Operations staff.

* Creates a safe and respectful environment for HHAs where everyone feels comfortable, valued and heard.

* Collaborates in the development of specialty programs.

* Orients new hires to VNS Health clinical policies, procedures, and performance expectations at the start of employment.

* Participates in the review, analysis, and appraisal of the effectiveness of the HHA Training Program.

* Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:
License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required

Education:
Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Work Experience:
Minimum of two years of nursing experience, at least one year of which must be in a state recognized home health care agency. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong facilitation and training skills preferred. Experience supervising and assessing performance of HHAs or other paraprofessionals preferred.