Part-Time CNA Instructors - Per Diem

Penn State University • University Park, PA

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About The Position

Penn State is looking for several CNA Instructors to join our team to teach at various locations in PA, including Hazleton area to include Luzerne, Schuylkill, Columbia Counties, Hamburg/Reading area, Allentown area, York area, Harrisburg area and Danville area. The CNA Instructor will be responsible to provide students with the skills necessary to meet the physical, physiological, and psychological needs of a patient. The objective of the CNA instructor is to help students to build knowledge and clinical skills aimed at passing the PA State Licensing Exam and being emotionally prepared to work in a facility.

Requirements

• Must hold a current RN or LPN license for a minimum of 2 years.
• Have a minimum of 1 year experience in long term care facility as an RN or LPN.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain the Train the Educator (TTE) Nurse Aide Instructor certificate.
• Current basic life support (BLS) certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach CNA training program using the course curriculum in conjunction with training on the required skills assessment in the clinical lab setting.
• Evaluate and document students' progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained.
• Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of the nursing process, the standards of care, and sound decision making and judgement in educational activities involving all levels of patient care personnel within the training program.
• Make learning engaging for students, including facilitation of class discussions and skills instruction.
• Set student expectations and communicate clearly with the students and encourage student participation.
• Ensure students are keeping up with curriculum and assignments.
• Maintain accurate records on all students to include student files, attendance records, course requirements regarding hours of instruction, and exam pass rates.
• Assist students in registering for the state CNA Licensing Exam.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree