PRN Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor - Amplify Education Center

Responsible for preparing and delivering didactic and practical clinical/lab education for certified nurse aide students.

Responsibilities

• Develop lessons and classroom experiences for the Certified Nurse Aide Training program in conjunction with the approved curriculum published by the Indiana State Department of Health (IDOH).
• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with course objectives.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Instruct students in didactic, lab, and clinical settings.
• Engage with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience.
• Develop and implement active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Demonstrate content expertise in IDOH NAT curriculum.
• Independently prepare, teach, and evaluate students in didactic, lab, and clinical aspects of the certified nurse aide training curriculum.
• Maintain AHA certifications as provider and instructor for disciplines taught.
• Independently prepare, teach, and evaluate AHA courses.

Requirements

• RN or LPN in good standing in the state of Indiana.
• Minimum of one year of licensed nursing experience.
• Completed the Indiana Department of Health Train-the-Trainer course.
• AHA BLS Provider and Instructor certification.
• One of the following:
  • Completed the required state training session including adult learning theory.
  • Holds a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education in any Health Science.
• Mandatory continuing education in: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

Skills

• BLS Certification.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations.
• Professional and cooperative interaction with students and co-workers.
• Compliance with institutional policies, guidelines, and expectations.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Lift up to 20 lbs. independently; for weights greater than 20 lbs, use mechanical device or team lifting.
• Sit to and from, stand at office chair.
• Standing up to 1/3 of the day and walking more than 2/3 of the day.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus (e.g., reading thermometers, electronic scales).

Equipment Used

• Computer, copier/printer, fax, shredder, multi-line telephone, calculator, projector, laptop computer, iPad, vehicle.

Environmental Conditions

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented office environment.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.