CNA Staff Instructor - Training Direct

Certified Nurse Aid Instructor

The Certified Nurse Aid Instructor provides instruction in the Nurse Aide Training Program to ensure that all students achieve competency in the program objectives. The Instructor will teach all of the lecture, laboratory practice training, and supervise all clinical work experience located in the long term care setting.

Essential Functions:

• Reviewing lesson plans at least a week ahead of time to the Executive Director.
• Instructing classes using teaching techniques appropriate to adult learners.
• Testing students regularly, returning graded student tests within 2-3 class sessions. Final grades and grade sheets must be turned into the office manager daily.
• Checking student attendance and reporting any absences of more than one (1) class sessions to the Office Manager/Registrar immediately. Attendance sheets must be turned into the Office Manager/Registrar at the end of each day.
• Utilizing recognized classroom management techniques and, when necessary, reporting any inappropriate behavior or attitude problems to the Executive Director.
• Beginning and ending each class period on time.
• Restricting food and drink consumption to break areas in the school.
• Distributing course syllabi and textbooks on the first day of class.
• Attending all regularly scheduled monthly, quarterly and in-service meetings.
• Demonstrating professional growth by membership in a professional organization, attendance at seminars, workshops or meetings, continuing education, or outside work in the field of my expertise.
• Working with the Executive Director on a plan of action when the instructor's evaluations fall below 85% and/or for any class in which competency test pass rates fall below 80%.
• Giving the Executive Director adequate notice when classroom supplies are needed. Communicating the need for equipment repair/maintenance in a timely manner.
• Instructor will obtain certification as a CPR/BLS Instructor from Dorsey Schools (AHA) within 60 days.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities:

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and analytical skills as well as the ability to work well independently and within a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience with at least one year in Long-term care performing clinical skills with patient care needs.
• Instructors must have documentation of current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).

Working / Physical Demands:

• Limited travel may be required (0-50%).
• May be required to work late and occasional weekends to support business needs.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.