Registered Nurse/CNA Instructor, Full-time

Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids • Grand Rapids, MI

19d • $32 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time instructor position for the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training Program at Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids. The role involves mentoring adult learners, sharing clinical knowledge, and helping individuals begin careers in healthcare. The instructor will play a vital role in preparing students for rewarding careers in healthcare through classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical supervision. The goal is to help students build technical competence and a compassionate mindset for exceptional caregiving.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of one (1) year (1,600 hours) of nursing experience in a long-term care setting within the past five (5) years (required by State of Michigan regulations)
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing future healthcare professionals

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising CNAs or nurse aides
• Previous teaching, training, precepting, or adult education experience
• Experience working with diverse adult learner populations

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning in classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments
• Deliver instruction using our state-approved CNA curriculum
• Create an engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning experience for adult learners
• Demonstrate nursing skills and healthcare best practices
• Coach and mentor students as they develop clinical and professional competencies
• Evaluate student performance and provide meaningful feedback
• Maintain attendance, grades, and required program documentation
• Manage classroom dynamics and support student success
• Supervise students during clinical experiences and ensure safe patient care practices
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal training requirements
• Foster a culture of professionalism, compassion, accountability, and excellence

Benefits

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in students' lives
• A supportive and mission-driven work environment
• Meaningful work that strengthens both the healthcare workforce and our community
• A collaborative team that values your expertise and contributions
• The chance to mentor and inspire future caregivers
• An organization committed to integrity, respect, innovation, stewardship, and excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level