General Summary:

Under general direction for assigned units/programs, participates in planning and developing content for unit/program orientation and clinical training (exclusive of RN-specific training) for new staff, and for ongoing in-service training.  Plans and prepares training content for review and approval. Delivers training in classroom, teaches unit-based small groups or provides 1:1 mentoring as needed.  Teaches and demonstrates skills in CPR, patient/resident de-escalation, and aggression management techniques.  Observes trainees’ performance and shares appropriate feedback to the supervisors/managers and Director of Nursing Education & Prof. Dev.  Completes and maintains training documentation; updates and maintains training materials. The Lead Staff Trainer/Mentor will provide supervision for the Staff Trainer/Mentors.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree. Four (4) additional years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree.  2-3 years’ of training and leadership experience in order to develop skills in leadership and education/training observation of needs, writing, group presentation, computer software skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, and comprehensive knowledge of the content covered in program orientation and clinical in-service training.  Must be able to become a trainer in certified in aggression management (CPI) within 90 days and maintain throughout the tenure of employment. Work requires interpersonal skills to motivate, mentor, and train staff in a variety of behavioral health programs and settings; and to demonstrate strong clinical leadership skills and effective group facilitation techniques