CNA Course Instructor

Position : Clinical Instructor

Departmen t: Clinical

FLSA Classification : Non-exempt

Summary of Position

The Clinical Instructor plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to train and mentor students to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Personal Care Assistant (PCA, Medication Aide (MA). This role involves developing and implementing educational programs, conducting hands-on training sessions, and evaluating the performance of students on skills learned.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, schedule, and teach the course curriculum in accordance with state guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records on all students, including but not limited to attendance records, schedules and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content.
• Evaluate and document students’ progress through testing, observation and assessment of skills obtained.
• Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and concepts of good patient care.
• Deliver instruction using active learning methods which accommodate different learning styles.
• Work collaboratively with facility administrators and other staff members to integrate clinical instruction appropriately with the program.
• Develop clinical training assignments and ensure completion and performance of such assignments.
• Assist students with completion of Relias training.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
• Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Hold a current, registered nurse license that is active and in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year full time or 1500 hours of employment providing direct care as an RN in any setting OR;

· Have a minimum of one of the following:

1. Successful completion of a 3-semester credit course on adult teaching and learning concepts offered by an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
2. Completion of a 40-hour continuing education program in adult teaching and learning concepts that was awarded continuing education credit by an accredited organization.
3. One year of full-time or 1500 hours experience teaching adults as a faculty member or clinical educator.
4. One year of full-time or 1500 hours experience supervising nursing assistants, either in addition to or concurrent with the one year of experience required in section.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:

• Must be able to lift xx pounds at times
• Alternating between standing and sitting

Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

• Executes tasks independently
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively
• General computer literacy

Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:

• Ambient room temperatures and lighting
• Other Requirements -
• n/a

Platinum Service®

Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a competent, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

Conclusion

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.