Staff Dev. Instructor - RN

CHR Consulting Services Inc•Bellefonte, PA

17d•$38 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Development Instructor (RN) plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the facility's Nurse Aide Training Program in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements, applicable federal and state regulations, and facility policies. The role prepares students to provide safe, compassionate, resident-centered care in a long-term care setting through classroom instruction, laboratory demonstrations, supervised clinical training, and competency evaluations. The instructor maintains an effective learning environment, ensures program compliance, monitors student progress, and supports the development of qualified nursing assistants. The position also collaborates with facility leaders on training schedules, student enrollment, program needs, orientation, continuing education, and retention.

Requirements

Must meet all applicable Pennsylvania Department of Education nurse aide instructor qualifications and approval requirements.
Must meet applicable nursing experience, long-term care experience, and instructional preparation requirements.
Must maintain all required professional licenses, credentials, and approvals throughout employment.
Experience providing nursing care in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
Knowledge of nursing assistant duties, resident care standards, and long-term care regulations.
Strong understanding of nursing assistant responsibilities and resident care practices.
Ability to effectively teach students with varying educational backgrounds and learning abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate and evaluate clinical nursing assistant skills.
Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.
Ability to provide constructive feedback and address performance concerns professionally.
Knowledge of infection control, resident rights, safety procedures, and long-term care standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Proficiency with basic computer applications and electronic documentation.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with facility leadership and nursing staff.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to bend, reach, lift, demonstrate resident transfers and repositioning, and assist with resident care activities in accordance with facility safety policies.
Ability to respond appropriately to resident and student safety concerns and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Current, active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred.
Previous teaching, staff development, clinical instruction, or employee training experience preferred.
Experience with clinical competency evaluations and educational documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement the facility's approved Nurse Aide Training Program and ensure it follows PDE requirements, approved curriculum, required training hours, clinical requirements, and applicable regulations.
Develop training schedules and maintain accurate student attendance, training hours, competency records, and other documentation required for regulatory review.
Coordinate with facility leadership regarding class schedules, student enrollment, program needs, inspections, program reviews, and approval or renewal processes.
Provide classroom instruction using approved curriculum and teach required topics including resident rights, infection prevention, safety, communication, personal care, and restorative care.
Demonstrate nursing assistant skills and procedures, supervise laboratory practice and return demonstrations, evaluate student understanding, and provide remediation as needed.
Coordinate and directly supervise student clinical experiences, verify competencies before students perform resident care activities, monitor resident interactions, and evaluate clinical performance and professionalism.
Address student performance concerns promptly with corrective instruction and ensure clinical experiences meet training objectives and documentation standards.
Monitor student progress, conduct written and practical competency evaluations, maintain performance and completion records, and communicate concerns to appropriate facility leadership.
Assist students in preparing for the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Competency Examination and coordinate program completion documentation and required reporting.
Maintain knowledge of PDE, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and federal nurse aide training requirements; protect confidential information; and ensure compliance with infection prevention, resident rights, HIPAA, and facility policies.
Participate in program reviews and quality improvement initiatives, report resident safety, abuse, neglect, or regulatory concerns immediately, and recommend training program improvements.
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Staff Development, Human Resources, and other department leaders.
Assist with orientation and transition of newly trained nurse aides into facility employment, support ongoing education and competency development, and provide skills reinforcement to existing nursing assistants when requested.
Promote employee retention through instruction, mentorship, and professional development, and help identify training opportunities that support quality resident care.