CNA Clinical Instructor - Needed in El Cajon, CA
Now hiring Full-time Instructors
"Urgently Hiring": $45 - $50 per hour
SisuCare is seeking multiple CNA Clinical Instructors to join our assignment-based nursing faculty to teach CNA Clinicals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to teach and train aspiring CNAs using our innovative tech-enabled "hybrid learning" program.
As a Clinical Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching the course curriculum, setting student expectations, and building knowledge and clinical skills aimed at assisting students to obtain nursing assistant certification. You will also be responsible for evaluating and documenting students' progress and maintaining accurate records.
To qualify for this role, you must have at least two years of nursing experience (LVN or RN) and one year of verifiable experience as a licensed nurse providing care and services to patients with in a skilled nursing or long term care organization. You must also possess excellent organizational skills, be skilled in teaching adult learners, and have strong interpersonal skills.
We offer flexible scheduling options and have over 70 clinical sites across California, from Redding to San Diego. We offer full-time, part-time, and weekend clinical schedules to accommodate your current job schedule and location.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Teach the course curriculum as outlined in the approved NATP
- Set student expectations and communicate clearly with students
- Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of the nursing process, the standards of care, and sound decision making and judgement in educational activities involving all levels of patient care within the nurse aide training program.
- Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and concepts of good patient care
- Make learning engaging for students, including facilitating class discussions and skills instruction. Build knowledge and develop clinical skills aimed at assisting students to obtain nursing assistant certification
- Ensure students are keeping up with curriculum and mastering assignments
- Evaluate and document students’ progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained
- Maintain accurate records on all students, including but not limited to attendance records, schedules, course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content and exam pass rates
- Utilize technology (learning management system) to manage the class and student progress
- Assist students in resolving technical issues
- Build rapport and communicate effectively with students, those affiliated with the course, including staff at clinical training facilities, SisuCare faculty, and prospective employers
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Director
Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of nursing experience (LVN or RN)
- One (1) year verifiable experience as a licensed nurse providing care and services in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
- Director of Staff Development (DSD). We can help get you certified!
- Ability to perform physical work with patients and students in a clinical setting
- Ability to lift and pull at least 20lbs, stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and twist
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Skilled in teaching adult learners
- Willingness to work on a flexible schedule to meet educational requirements
- Possess strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
Clinical Instruction Schedule and Location:
You will be teaching Mon-Fri 7am to 3:30pm for 15 clinical days at one of our preferred skilled nursing centers in El Cajon, CA.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Per diem
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an active RN or LVN license in California?
- Do you have at least two (2) years of nursing experience as a licensed vocational nurse or registered nurse?
- Do you have at least one (1) year of experience providing care and services to elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, home care, hospice care, or other long term care setting?
- Do you hold a Director of Staff Development (DSD) certification? To earn this certification, you must complete 24 hours of continuing education courses on planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in nursing. There are various vendors you can choose from to complete this certification, which typically costs $99. joshuatreeprivateschool.com
Work Location: In person