Program Coordinator, CNA Training Program

Job Description

Job Description

In Home Wellcare, a licensed home care agency in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as Program Coordinator for our CNA training program, in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Health requirements for nursing assistant training programs.

Responsibilities include: overseeing the day to day operation of the CNA training program; coordinating classroom instruction and supervised practical training; ensuring the curriculum and program delivery meet Rhode Island Department of Health requirements; supervising and evaluating instructors and trainees; and maintaining program records and documentation.

Requirements (all four are required by the RI Department of Health):

1. Active, unrestricted Rhode Island RN license
2. A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience at the RN or LPN level
3. At least 1 of those years working as an RN or LPN in a long term care setting (skilled nursing facility). Hospital or acute care experience alone does not satisfy this requirement, and time worked as a CNA does not count.
4. Experience teaching or supervising staff, such as training or supervising CNAs

Spanish language ability a plus but not required.

All hires are subject to Rhode Island Department of Health license verification, reference and employment verification, BCI background check, and pre employment health screening in accordance with state regulations.