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Program Instructor AHA NE
Req#: 316979
Location:
Facilities: Main Campus
Professional Area: Nursing Non Patient Care
Department: 1336 Nursing Ed Cpr-Nursing Institute
Job Code: F99968
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Days
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Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As an AHA Program Instructor, you will coordinate the classroom aspects of the American Heart Association courses and ensure that all courses are being held according to standards and guidelines. This position is vital to supporting the day-to-day operations of the Resuscitation Simulation Department.
This is a PRN position. A caregiver in this role will work 3 shifts per month between 7:30am and 5:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Reserve and organize classrooms and equipment to conduct scheduled classes.
- Ensure instructors, equipment, classroom instruction and student ratios meet the standards set by the American Heart Association and Cleveland Clinic.
- Apply adult learning techniques.
- Adapt and develop training materials.
- Prepare and adapt lesson plans based on American Heart Association curriculum and principles using competency-based education.
- Instruct and impart information in an interactive participative manner eliciting frequent responses.
- Select and use audiovisual hardware and software to reinforce learning.
- Evaluate and document classroom and laboratory reaction and learning of trainees utilizing the program and state approved formats.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent licensure education
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) or Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
- Four years of experience as a Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
- Strong delegation, planning, organizational and teaching skills
- Ability to gain cooperation, manage conflict and demonstrate empathy
- Takes initiative and is self-directed and result oriented
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two years of experience as an American Heart Association instructor in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Life Support (PALS) OR the American Red Cross
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
- A high degree of dexterity to produce documents on a PC.
- Normal or corrected vision, hearing and speech.
- Extensive sitting, standing and walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $30.00
Maximum hourly: $30.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Join Us in Continuously Advancing Nursing Excellence
At Cleveland Clinic, we are focused on continuously elevating the practice and profession of nursing. The Stanley Shalom Zielony Institute for Nursing Excellence oversees and empowers the practice, education and professional development of nearly 35,000 nurse caregivers in the Cleveland Clinic health system. Our hospitals and surgical nurses provide care for patients in 6,496 hospital beds and 240+ operating rooms throughout the Cleveland Clinic enterprise. Our locations include family health centers, 14 regional hospitals in Ohio, five regional hospitals in Florida, a location in Nevada and three international locations – Abu Dhabi, Canada and London. Our dynamic and technologically advanced environment and commitment to your ongoing learning and growth allow our nurses to remain professionally challenged as they shape their nursing careers.

Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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