NATCEP LPN Instructor

Qualifications

• Current LPN license without limitations
• Two years’ experience as an LPN with at least one of the years in long-term care
• TTE certificate and CHRI acceptable in accordance with P.L. 169 of 1997
• Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education

Requirements

• RN Supervisor must first be approved
• RN supervisor must be available by telephone/telecommunications when NATCEP instruction is taking place and must be permitted to cease nursing duties should the instructor require assistance
• RN supervisor must sign the PA Nurse Aide Training report, Instructor schedule and Performance Checklist for each student

Primary Functions

• Ensure the curriculum is current and accurate
• Instruct the NATCEP approved curriculum in compliance with federal and state regulations

Responsibilities

• Review curriculum at least annually and revise as needed to keep current
• Ensure quizzes, tests and all instructional materials are relevant to the curriculum
• Assist with resolving student and staff issues
• Provide guidance to Assistant Instructors and Resource Instructors to ensure the program objectives are met
• Provide remedial assistance to students as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Participate in the compliance review process conducted by PDE
• Plan, develop, and provide the educational curriculum for the Nurse Aide Training Program to meet federal and state requirements
• Provide leadership in formulating goals and objectives of the Nurse Aide Training Program
• Strive to remain current in professional practice
• Assist in interviewing and enrolling students