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The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Apprenticeship Program Educator assesses prior student knowledge, delivers didactic education using active learning and possibly blended learning methodologies, instructs in skills, and validates knowledge and competency. The PCT Apprenticeship Program Educator is responsible for teaching PCT apprentice classes and PCT preceptor classes. Maintains the standardization and integrity of the apprentice and preceptor education. Responsible for scheduling, coordination with Human Resources, and coordination with students and their managers as to class schedules, ensures placement of apprentice with a qualified preceptor(s). Evaluates the learning experience and curriculum to determine areas for improvement in content, delivery, or educational environment. Collect and assess evaluative data to inform possible program changes. Responsible to maintain and acquire necessary physical resources used in the training process in collaboration with the Manager of the PCT Apprenticeship Program.

• Creates, monitors, delivers, assesses, and evaluates PCT Apprentice and PCT Preceptor education. Ensures education and competencies are appropriate and meeting regulatory requirements and HMH needs. Coordinates with Nursing Leadership, Clinical Nurse Education Specialists. And program leadership to ensure skill needs are met and new needed skills/competencies are taught and validated.
• Remediates unsuccessful candidates/students as appropriate, continually focusing on the safe delivery of appropriate patient care.
• Ensures physical resources are available and appropriate for education/training.
• Adheres to standardized curriculum to ensure the integrity of the education/training and integrity of the program.
• Coordinates with candidates/students, leadership, and human resources to ensure the class schedules are publicized, appropriate, and consistent with program goals. Works with the Manager of PCT Apprenticeship Program as a liaison between students, individual campus site point persons, Nursing Professional Development, and Nursing/Hospital Leadership.
• Collects, analyzes and reports on relevant data and metrics as needed and/or requested. Develops, recommends and/or implements actions or process improvements as appropriate.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• BSN.
• Minimum of two years' nursing experience in acute care setting.
• Maintains clinical competencies in area of specialty and demonstrates expertise in knowledge of scope of practice of Nursing Support Staff.
• Prior experience in teaching. 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience developing, implementing, delivering, and evaluating educational/training programs.
• Prior experience in teaching Nursing support staff.
• Master's degree in Nursing or Nursing 

Education. Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Nurse Educator or Nursing Professional Development Certification.

Minimum rate of $46.64 Hourly
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.