RN/CNA Assistant Instructor

About the role

A great contractual opportunity for an RN who wants to share their long-term care knowledge with students enrolled within the CNA program. The assistant would provide in class instruction and skills training utilizing prepared curriculum and oversee the external clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned CNA classes using effective strategies and principles of adult education.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and student-instructor interaction.
• Prepare students to satisfactorily demonstrate skills prior to performing with patients or residents.
• Provide direct supervision and observation of all student clinical experience.
• Develop positive relationships with students to help them become work ready and achieve their training and occupational goals.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as deemed appropriate by management.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license with current Train the Trainer certification.
• Documented 3200 hours (approximately 2 years) of nursing experience as a licensed nurse caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written information.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints and respond in a timely, confidential, professional manner.
• Ability to interact clearly and effectively, through written and oral communication, with diverse student population, peers, the community, and management.
• Ability to work in an observation/coaching style environment.
• Proficient in personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.; intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, documentation, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Physical demands: able to walk, sit, and stand to interact with students, personnel, management and visitors.
• Working conditions: primarily classroom and office environment; moderate noise level; controlled climate.

Skills

• Active Listening – giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness – being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do; demonstrating ability to relate with empathy and sensitivity to diverse needs of students, peers, external and internal stakeholders.
• Communication – possessing and demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills; ability to inform orally and in writing with clarity and good effect; understanding instructions quickly; knowing audience and adjusting to each setting to effectively relay the message.
• Monitoring – monitoring/assessing performance of others or organizations to assist with making improvements and/or taking corrective action and providing feedback; demonstrating ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in significant matters.
• Adaptable – picking up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and managerial behavior quickly; watching others for reactions to attempts to influence and adjusting; seeking feedback; sensitive to changing personal demands and requirements and changing accordingly; ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently while prioritizing responsibilities to meet deadlines; ability to effectively function as a Flying HIGH team member.
• Problem Solving – identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Schedule

Classes run weekdays between the hours of 8:30am to 2:30pm.