A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
We are looking for a Staff Development/Educator, are you the right one? Your primary role would be CNA educator: A CNA instructor is responsible for teaching, mentoring, and evaluating students to prepare them for careers as Certified Nursing Assistants, combining classroom instruction with hands-on clinical training.
Key Responsibilities:
To deliver educational programs for nursing assistant students, including lectures on patient care, anatomy, nutrition, infection control, and medical procedures with a curriculum that has already been established. Supervise clinical and laboratory activities, ensuring students gain practical experience in tasks such as bathing, dressing, transferring patients, and using medical equipment Evaluate student performance, provide feedback, and maintain records of attendance, grades, and progress Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and maintaining a safe learning environment are essential duties Your secondary role would be
Staff Development:
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff, contracted staff, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles. Participates in the completion of the facility assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents' needs. Identifies and prioritize the facility's educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the facility assessment. Works closely with the facility's Compliance Officer and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility assessment and/or needs assessment. Develop educational calendars in accordance with the plan. Plans, schedules, conducts, and oversees orientation programs for all personnel. Develops, schedules, and directs refresher training, as necessary, for all personnel. Tracks attendance/completion of training to ensure that all required training is received by all personnel in a timely manner.
Benefits of working with us:
Direct input into the dates of classes Flexible scheduling Medical, dental, vision, 401k/Roth IRA, and optional supplemental insurances On-site childcare with payroll deduction
Requirements:
Prefer an educator who has obtained TTE, but will pay to train the right person A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program. Two years of experience as an LPN/RN. Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs. Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license. Extensive knowledge of current standards of practice and the rules, regulations, and laws related to the long-term care industry. Ability to teach this knowledge to others.
