Facilitator/Trainer Certified Nursing Assistant

About the role

Provides didactic, laboratory, and clinical instructional leadership for students enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Nurse Aide Training Program. Responsible for delivering curriculum that satisfies State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requirements and prepares students to pass the Michigan Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation for state registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic, laboratory, and clinical instructional leadership for CNA/Nurse Aide students.
• Deliver curriculum that meets Michigan LARA requirements and prepares students for the state Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation.
• Travel to off‑campus clinical partner sites and directly supervise students providing patient care in long‑term care environments.

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
• State Instructor Credentials: Completion of a State of Michigan LARA‑approved Train‑the‑Trainer program for Nurse Aide Instructors (or eligible for immediate state approval).
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least one (1) year of experience providing direct care in a long‑term care or skilled nursing facility (LARA mandate).
• Healthcare Certification: Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• State Clearances: Must pass a State of Michigan Criminal Background Investigation (CBI), 10‑panel drug screen, and provide proof of required healthcare immunizations (TB, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Flu).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and assist patients with mobility for extended periods during clinical shifts.
• Ability to lift, position, and move equipment or simulated/actual patients weighing up to 50 lbs using proper body mechanics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Prior instructional or clinical preceptorship experience in a community college or vocational setting.

Skills

• Experience utilizing Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas).

Schedule

Work schedule varies based on course assignments and departmental need; may include day, evening, or weekend lecture and lab sessions.