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Job Title:  

RN Trainer-GRHS, Savannah, GA

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002280

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$72,000.00

Job Description:

GRHS is seeking candidates for the position of Nurse Trainer working 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. full-time, 40 hours a week.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. 

Job Summary

The Nurse Trainer position is pivotal to ensuring all staff training is kept on schedule and is responsible for assessing, planning and/or coordinating training sessions for DBHDD. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs end-to-end learning and development
• Evaluates training and learning outcomes in relation to functional and/or technical training activities

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• As a team member or individually, participates in the development of conferences, instructive seminars, presentations and speeches for community and civic organizations and the general public
• Identifies training needs, providing guidance and training to customers or less experienced staff
• Produces videos, pictures, and photographs for use in support of training, marketing, and presentations
• Provides related services such as scheduling of training, maintaining records, and setting up/checking training and audio-visual equipment
• Serves as a resource in the development and implementation of outreach communication
• May serve as a lead worker
• May train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day-to-day operations
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Bachelor’s degree and Georgia License or Nurse Compact Licensure
• Three years of experience in providing educational training or instructional services to hospital staff
• Basic computer skills- Microsoft Office Suite with particular emphasis in creating Power Point presentations
• Ability to become Certified Safety Care Instructor without limitations
• Physical ability to bend, lift, twist and stand for increased amounts of time.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills- with both small and large audiences
• Able to travel for training purposes
• Maintain records and computerized data bases for training purposes

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. 

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience providing educational, training or instructional services in functional area; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Training & Dev Spec 2 (GSP121).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.