RN/CNA Assistant Instructor

Flying High Inc • Mineral Ridge, OH

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About The Position

The RN/CNA Assistant Instructor provides classroom instruction and skills training to students enrolled in the CNA program, using prepared curriculum and overseeing external clinical experiences. Classes are offered four to five times per year and meet four days per week between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The instructor helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate competencies before working with patients or residents, and supports students in becoming work-ready and reaching their training and occupational goals.

Requirements

• Hold a current, unencumbered Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Hold current Train the Trainer certification.
• Have documented 3,200 hours (approximately two years) of nursing experience as a licensed nurse caring for elderly or chronically ill people of any age. Experience may be from a long-term care facility, home health agency, or hospital providing care to chronically ill patients. Verification must be on company letterhead and include the contact's name, title, and phone number.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written information and respond to common inquiries or complaints in a timely, confidential, and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally with diverse student populations, peers, the community, and management.
• Ability to work in an observation and coaching-style environment.
• Proficiency in personal computer skills, including email, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics; intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• Strong communication, documentation, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening, social perceptiveness, empathy, and sensitivity to diverse needs.
• Ability to monitor and assess performance, provide feedback, and exercise discretion and independent judgment in significant matters.
• Ability to adapt, manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned CNA classes using effective strategies and principles of adult education.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and student-instructor interaction.
• Prepare students to satisfactorily demonstrate skills before performing them with patients or residents.
• Directly supervise and observe all student clinical experiences.
• Develop positive relationships with students to support their work readiness and training and occupational goals.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as deemed appropriate by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed