SCHEDULE

Evening class that runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, totaling 75 course hours per semester.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

The Nursing Assistant Instructor is responsible for preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a variety of healthcare settings. Through classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical supervision, the instructor ensures students meet New York State certification requirements and are prepared for successful careers as Certified Nursing Assistants.

• Teach essential caregiving skills including infection control, patient safety, communication techniques, measuring vital signs, and assistance with daily living activities.
• Preparing students for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, post-secondary education and/or employment as a nursing assistant.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, ethical conduct, and compassionate patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

Unencumbered New York State Registered Professional Nurse license One year long-term care nursing experience, minimum two years as a nurse. New York State Teacher Certification to teach Nursing Assistant or Practical Nursing or eligibility for Transitional A Certificate. Candidates applying for a Transitional A Certificate must possess at least the minimum requirements per NYS Education which is a combination of experience in the field, education, and required workshops and tests. Teaching experience preferred.