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Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
RN Instructor - CNA Training Program, Full time
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$38,262 / year median in Michigan
-5% projected decline
Job Description
RN Instructor
AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate's qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
- CNA Training Program, Full time Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
- 3.6 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time $32
- $34 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications RN License Educational support mentoring Team leadership Coaching Long-term care facility experience
Full Job Description Description:
Compensation:
$32- 34 per hour, Monday
- Friday, no overtime, no mandating, no On Call requirement.
At Goodwill we offer:
20 paid vacation days in the first year & eight paid holidays 401(k) plan with employer match after six months Medical, Dental, Life, Disability and Accidental insurances available 20% discount at the greater Grand Rapids retail stores Goodwill is a value-driven organization where integrity, respect, innovation, stewardship, and excellence guide our decisions and actions. We believe that different experiences and perspectives make us stronger and help us better serve our community. Every great caregiver had a teacher who believed in them first. Could that be you? We're looking for a Registered Nurse who's ready to trade the bedside for the front of the classroom — not because you're done caring for people, but because you want to multiply your impact by training the next generation of CNAs to do it too. About the role You'll be a part of our state-approved CNA Training Program, teaching in the classroom, the skills lab, and out in clinical settings. You'll show students not just how to do the work, but why it matters — building their technical skills and their confidence to walk into a healthcare career ready to provide compassionate, competent care. What you'll do Teach classroom, lab, and clinical instruction using our state-approved curriculum Demonstrate hands-on nursing skills and healthcare best practices Coach and mentor adult learners as they build clinical and professional competence Evaluate performance and give feedback that actually helps students grow Supervise clinical rotations and ensure safe, quality patient care Manage grades, attendance, and required program documentation Keep the program in compliance with state and federal training standards Build a classroom culture of professionalism, accountability, and heart What you'll bring Active Michigan RN license A genuine love of teaching, mentoring, or precepting — classroom experience is a plus, but not required if you've trained or oriented others before Strong clinical skills across long-term care, hospital, or rehab settings Patience, warmth, and the ability to meet adult learners where they are Comfort with documentation and holding students to a high standard Why Goodwill This is a Monday-Friday and no-weekends nursing role where your "patients" are the next generation of caregivers. You'll get to see your impact multiply — every student you train goes on to care for dozens, then hundreds, of people in our community. If you're an RN who lights up talking about mentoring, this is the role you've been looking for. Ready to shape the future of caregiving? Apply today.Requirements:
Required Qualifications Active, unrestricted Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse Minimum of one (1) year (1,600 hours) of nursing experience in a long-term care setting within the past five (5) years (required by State of Michigan regulations) Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing future healthcare professionals Preferred Qualifications Experience supervising CNAs or nurse aides Previous teaching, training, precepting, or adult education experience Experience working with diverse adult learner populations Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Application Review Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate's qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance