RN/CNA Assistant Instructor

A great contractual opportunity for an RN who wants to share their long-term care knowledge with students enrolled within the CNA program. The assistant would provide in class instruction and skills training utilizing prepared curriculum and oversee the external clinical experience. Classes run weekdays between the hours of 8:30am to 2:30pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach assigned CNA classes using effective strategies and principles of adult education.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and student-instructor interaction.
• Prepare students to satisfactorily demonstrate skills prior to performing with patients or residents.
• Will provide direct supervision and observation of all student clinical experience.
• Will develop positive relationships with students to help them become work ready and achieve their training and occupational goals.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other reasonably related duties as deemed appropriate by management

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Must demonstrate the ability to relate with empathy and sensitivity to diverse needs of students, peers, external and internal stakeholders.
• Communication – Must possess and demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills. The ability to inform orally and in writing, with clarity and good effect. Understands clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. Knows their audience and can adjust to each setting to effectively relay the message.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/assessing performance of others or organizations to assist with making improvements and/or taking corrective action and providing feedback. Must demonstrate the ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in significant matters.
• Adaptable – Picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and managerial behavior quickly. Watches others for their reactions to his/her attempts to influence and adjusts. Seeks feedback. Is sensitive to changing personal demands and requirements and changes accordingly. Must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently while prioritizing responsibilities to meet deadlines. Must demonstrate the ability to effectively function as a Flying HIGH team member.
• Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the individual must be able to walk, sit, and stand in order to interact with students, personnel, management and other visitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee will primarily work within a classroom and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The individual frequently works in a controlled climate.