RN CNA Instructor Living Center South, LTC Skilled Nursing Facility

Finger Lakes Health • Geneva, NY

14d • $80,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Finger Lakes Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as the Educator and
Instructor for our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program. This
position teaches 4-week CNA classes held 7 times per year at Living Center South
in Geneva, NY. The RN Educator provides both classroom and clinical instruction
to support the development of high-quality long-term care staff.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing (RN).
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS Certification (AHA).
• Minimum 2 years RN experience in a long-term care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners through one of the following: Completion of a course in teaching adult learners or NYSED teacher certification Two years teaching nursing/nursing-related programs to adults in an accredited academic setting Two years teaching nurse aides in a long-term care setting
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop curriculum, assess learning needs, and evaluate outcomes.
• Comfortable using audiovisual equipment and creating visual teaching materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Professional, respectful, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Computer literacy required; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Knowledge and skills to support adult and geriatric patient needs.
• Ability to supervise and guide staff/students providing age-appropriate care.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or willingness to pursue.
• Willing to obtain BLS Instructor Certification within 1 year.
• Experience teaching a CNA Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise CNA students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, and skills demonstrations.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with New York State training requirements.
• Support new CNAs and long-term care staff with ongoing education and competency assessments.
• Model excellent customer service, professionalism, and the principles of a Healing Environment.

Benefits

• Meaningful work shaping future CNAs and supporting high-quality long-term care.
• Supportive leadership and strong organizational values.
• Opportunities for professional development and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees