Nurse Aide Program Instructor (Blair/Cambria Counties)

Job Title:   Nurse Aide Program Instructor 

Reports to:  Director, Residential and Acute Care 

Employment Status:  Per Diem

Compensation:  $35 - $37/hour 

Location:  Blair and/or Cambria County (travel in these counties required) 

About Our Organization

At The Training and Education Fund (TEF), we are committed to empowering frontline health care workers with the skills and knowledge they need to reach their individual goals and provide high quality care. We are innovators, educators, and problem solvers with focused expertise in developing engaging content and delivering it efficiently and effectively and are fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Position Description

The Nurse Aide Program Instructor teaches The Training and Education Fund’s NATC state-approved curriculum and serves as the primary advisor and mentor to students. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain accurate and confidential records on all students, including all state required assessments and attendance records. 

· Deliver approved curriculum to enhance knowledge and clinical skills aimed at assisting students with passing the state nurse aide examinations.

·Develop clinical rotation schedule/resident caseload in conjunction with clinical site. 

· Supervise, train, and support students during clinical rotations.

· Evaluate student clinical progress daily, utilizing approved assessment tools (procedure evaluation sheets, anecdotal notes, clinical evaluation sheets, quizzes, examinations, attendance records, etc.).

· Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and safe and effective resident care and provide student remedial assistance as needed. 

· Communicate timely and effectively with students, peers, and clinical site team members.

· Inventory equipment; inform the Coordinator of any needed program equipment or supplies.

· Attend and participate in the TEF NATC related meetings, as needed, in order to collaborate, align instruction, monitor student progress, and continually improve TEF’s NATC program.

·Assist with NATC audit by providing required student, curriculum, attendance and assessment information. 

·Provide necessary data and student information to Project Manager to ensure program requirements are met for the Industry Partnership grant.  

·Coordinate student referrals to the Industry Partnership grant Case Manager as needed for wrap around supportive services.

·Promote the mission of The Training and Education Fund NATC in a positive manner with all staff, participants, and partners, and provide a consistent exchange of information in a transparent and collaborative environment.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

·Registered Nurse (RN); minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN and at least 1 year of long-term care experience

·Teaching the Educator (TTE) Certification (PA Department of Education) - preferred; however, will cover the cost of the certification if not already earned  

·Effective and engaging presentation skills

· Strong and professional verbal and written communication skills

· Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

·Must be flexible, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

·Maintain a positive attitude while providing a positive learning experience for students

·Must maintain strict confidentiality of student information, records and performance 

·Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

· Must maintain current Mantoux and physical, declaring no communicable diseases are present

·Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds