Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) Clinical Instructor Perry & Associates Healthcare Education, L.L.C. Plano, TX Job Details Part-time | Contract $25
- $35 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Student supervision OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Conflict resolution among children Computer operation Direct patient care Skilled nursing facility experience Classroom active supervision Long-term care regulations LVN RN License Interpersonal skills Patient transfer methods Computer literacy Student record keeping BLS Certification Coaching Experience working with individuals with chronic illnesses HIPAA Care documentation Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Learning styles adaptability Clinical feedback sessions Clinical training Working with students Clinical staff mentoring Older adults Instructional adaptability Student behavior monitoring
Full Job Description Position Information Position Title:
Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP)
Clinical Instructor Department:
Nursing Education /
AAA Career Institute Reports To:
Director of Nursing Education or Program Director Classification:
Independent Contractor Part-Time, Exempt (Hourly)
Work Location:
Plano, Texas and Assigned Clinical Affiliates Compensation:
$25.00
00 per hour (based on education, experience, certifications, and instructional performance) Position Summary The Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) Clinical Instructor is responsible for planning, supervising, instructing, mentoring, and evaluating Nurse Aide students during clinical education experiences. The instructor ensures all clinical instruction is delivered in accordance with: Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Nurse Aide Training Program requirements Federal and state regulations Perry & Associates Healthcare Education LLC
- AAA Career Institute policies Clinical affiliate policies and procedures Accepted standards of nursing practice The Clinical Instructor serves as both educator and role model, promoting clinical excellence, professionalism, patient safety, ethical practice, and compassionate care while preparing students for successful entry into the healthcare workforce.
Essential Functions Clinical Instruction The instructor shall: Supervise all assigned NATCEP students during clinical rotations. Demonstrate proper NA skills before student performance. Ensure students perform only skills within the approved curriculum. Provide immediate coaching and corrective instruction. Monitor patient safety at all times. Reinforce infection prevention and standard precautions. Encourage critical thinking and professional communication. Maintain an effective student-to-instructor learning environment. Verify competency before allowing independent student performance. Student Supervision The instructor is responsible for: Monitoring attendance. Ensuring punctuality. Monitoring professional appearance. Enforcing dress code requirements. Verifying students maintain professional behavior. Monitoring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Addressing unsafe clinical performance immediately. Removing students from patient care when necessary for safety.
Student Evaluation The instructor shall:
Evaluate clinical competency. Complete skills validation checklists. Complete student performance evaluations. Identify learning deficiencies. Provide remediation recommendations. Document progress accurately. Submit documentation by required deadlines. Documentation Responsibilities Maintain accurate records including: Clinical attendance Daily sign-in sheets Competency checklists Skills evaluations Incident reports Student counseling documentation Clinical remediation plans End-of-clinical evaluations Documentation must be completed accurately, objectively, and submitted within established timelines.
Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with:
Texas HHS Nurse Aide Training Program regulations HIPAA Privacy Rule OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Facility infection prevention policies Resident Rights Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation reporting requirements AAA Career Institute policies Clinical affiliation agreements Communication Responsibilities Maintain professional communication with: Director of Nursing Education Program Director Clinical Coordinator Clinical facility leadership Charge nurses Staff nurses Certified Nurse Aides Students Administrative staff Report immediately: Student injuries Patient injuries Medication or treatment errors Safety concerns Professional misconduct HIPAA violations Clinical incidents Professional Expectations Clinical instructors are expected to: Arrive at least 30 minutes before students. Maintain a professional appearance. Wear required identification. Demonstrate professional communication. Model ethical nursing behavior. Treat students with respect. Foster a positive learning environment. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Support student success through mentoring. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must meet all applicable Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Nurse Aide Training Program instructor requirements.
Required:
Current, unencumbered Texas Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience Minimum one (1) year providing care to older adults or chronically ill individuals in a long-term care or related healthcare setting Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification Ability to successfully pass required background screening Ability to meet all clinical facility onboarding requirements Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills Basic computer proficiency Preferred Qualifications Previous NATCEP clinical instruction Nurse educator experience Staff development experience Experience serving as a clinical preceptor Skilled nursing experience Long-term care experience Rehabilitation experience Assisted living experience Experience using learning management systems Experience teaching adult learners
Knowledge Required Knowledge of:
NATCEP curriculum Resident-centered care Infection prevention Safe patient handling Medical terminology Basic nursing procedures Adult learning principles Clinical evaluation methods
HIPAA OSHA
standards Texas HHS Nurse Aide regulations Skills Required Ability to: Teach effectively Coach and mentor students Evaluate clinical competency Communicate professionally Manage multiple students Resolve conflicts Provide constructive feedback Complete documentation accurately Adapt teaching strategies to learner needs Demonstrate NA skills safely Physical Requirements Must be able to: Stand for extended periods Walk through healthcare facilities Lift up to 50 pounds with assistance Demonstrate transfers and positioning Assist with resident mobility Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach Demonstrate proper body mechanics Wear required PPE Travel to assigned clinical sites Working Conditions Clinical instruction occurs in: Skilled nursing facilities Rehabilitation centers Long-term care facilities Assisted living facilities Simulation laboratories Work may involve: Exposure to infectious diseases Bloodborne pathogens Bodily fluids Lifting and transferring residents Standing for extended periods Performance Standards The Clinical Instructor is expected to: Maintain 100% regulatory compliance. Complete required documentation accurately and on time. Demonstrate professionalism at all times. Maintain positive clinical relationships. Ensure safe student practice. Support student achievement. Maintain confidentiality. Participate in required faculty meetings and professional development. Required Pre-Employment Documentation Prior to assignment, instructors must provide: Current Texas RN or LVN license verification Current BLS certification Government-issued photo identification Current résumé Professional references Criminal background check authorization Required health documentation and immunization records, if required by the clinical affiliate Documentation required by assigned clinical facilities Acknowledgement This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Perry & Associates Healthcare Education LLC
- AAA Career Institute reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as business needs require.
Pay:
$25.00
- $35.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you available Monday
- Thursday 5:00 PM
- 9:00 PM? Are you available Saturdays 9:00 AM
- 5:30 PM?
Work Location:
In person