Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) Instructor

Priority deadline: August 28, 2026

Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Division: Workforce Development
Department: Community Education
Reports to: Director of Community Education

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license with at least 2 years of experience without limitations
• At least 1 year of RN experience in long-term care, including direct care, supervision, or education in meeting residents’ psychosocial, behavioral, cognitive, and physical needs
• Current Childline History Clearance (CHRI) without prohibitive offenses or pending charges
• Negative 2-step Mantoux, chest x-ray, or QuantiFERON TB Gold
• Completion of the Teaching-The-Educator (TTE) Workshop before teaching Nurse Aides
• Approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Education before teaching begins
• Understanding of all Department of Education regulatory requirements
• Excellent interpersonal communication, creative thinking, and critical thinking skills
• Dedication to working with a diverse student population
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
• Consistent access to a vehicle
• Resume must list the name and address of the long-term care facility where at least 1 year of experience was obtained
• Ability to obtain the following clearances and training:
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History Record Check
  • Federal Criminal History Background Check
  • Training Certificate – Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania
  • Complete a yearly Tuberculosis Questionnaire

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of teaching experience (theory and/or clinical education)

About the Role

Reporting to the Program Administrator (Director of Community Education), the NATCEP Instructor (RN) will establish a successful and supportive learning environment for a diverse workforce population. The instructor is responsible for planning, teaching, and managing learning in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, focusing on key patient care concepts and skills. The role also involves collaborating with NPRC staff to plan, implement, and update programs and materials to meet program needs and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Program Coordinator for the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requirements
• Deliver and supervise instruction in compliance with Federal and Commonwealth regulations, ensuring all required content areas are taught
• Provide instruction in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, integrating theory and skills competency
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the NATCEP curriculum to ensure compliance with federal OBRA standards and PDE-approved program requirements
• Conduct and document student competency evaluations, ensuring students meet all skill and knowledge requirements prior to program completion
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready student records, including attendance, skills checklists, evaluations, and clinical performance documentation
• Ensure all instructional materials, quizzes, and examinations are current, evidence-based, and aligned with the approved curriculum
• Provide remediation and individualized instruction to support student success and competency attainment
• Provide direction to Resource Instructors/clinical instructors, ensuring consistency in instruction and evaluation practices
• Ensure student compliance with safety standards, including infection control, equipment use, and clinical protocols
• Maintain lab and instructional equipment, including inventory control and ensuring a safe learning environment
• Coordinate and/or oversee student eligibility and scheduling for the state competency examination
• Participate in program evaluation and annual curriculum review, implementing revisions as necessary to maintain regulatory compliance and best practices
• Participate in and support PDE monitoring, audits, and compliance reviews, including preparation of required documentation
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and engagement in current nursing practices
• Assist with student recruitment, retention, and program promotion in collaboration with institutional leadership
• Develop and maintain relationships with clinical sites and industry partners to support student learning and workforce needs
• Maintain and manage instructional schedules, including classroom, lab, and clinical hours, in compliance with program requirements
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
• Demonstrate and enforce professional standards of conduct consistent with healthcare and educational expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the compliant operation of the NATCEP program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English, orally and/or in writing
• Ability to read, comprehend, and recall instructions and guidelines
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information
• Capable of driving, standing, walking, and sitting
• Use of hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs./12 kg
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to demonstrate proper body mechanics using mannequins only (this role does not involve lifting, transferring, or physically moving patients)

Schedule

Office Location: Education & Training Center at University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, 504 E. Main Street, Titusville, PA 16354. Office assignment contingent upon business need.

Work hours: Typically between 6:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Friday. Hours may be adjusted to accommodate course scheduling and may include evenings and occasional Saturdays. Full-time salaried employees are expected to work 40 hours weekly.

Infrequent travel required.