"Noncredit Instructor/Trainer, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program - Cape Cod Community College"

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The CNA Instructor will work collaboratively with the lead CNA instructor/coordinator and teach the Certified Nursing Assistant Program for CCAPE at Cape Cod Community College. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and experienced educator, committed to preparing students to excel in the healthcare field, specifically in certified nursing. The position involves providing classroom and/or clinical instruction, coordinating student placements, and ensuring compliance with Massachusetts regulations for CNA training.

Please note that the position is subject to enrollment; a minimum number of students is required to run an additional cohort of CNA students.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Deliver/teach classroom and clinical instruction for the CNA program in accordance with state regulations and program standards.
2. Regularly meets and advises students related to this program.
3. Participation at program information sessions (if applicable).
4. Coordinates with lead CNA instructor/coordinator to maintain clinical placements for students, ensuring alignment with healthcare facilities' requirements and state certification guidelines.
5. Maintains a positive relationship with clinical sites.
6. Follow CNA program curricula, including assistance (if applicable) with updating course materials to reflect industry standards and regulatory changes.
7. Maintain and submit attendance, grades, student evaluations, and all required documentation and reports per established procedures.
8. Assist with required documents, forms and reporting for grant-funders.
9. Ensure compliance with state requirements for CNA training, certification, and programmatic standards.
10. Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student success in healthcare careers.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Be a registered nurse with current Massachusetts licensure with at least two years' nursing experience, one of which must have been in a level II or level III long-term care facility.
2. Be able to effectively train students as demonstrated by:
   • At least one year's experience in lesson planning, development of instructional materials, lesson delivery, student evaluation, and remediation in a health care role as an in-service coordinator, staff educator, or other health personnel instructor.
3. Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse group of students.
4. Commitment to promoting high standards of care and professional ethics in nursing education.
5. Knowledge of local health and business communities and potential employment market for CNA graduates.
6. Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple priorities.
7. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in a supervisory role, particularly within healthcare education or clinical settings.
2. Familiarity with Massachusetts state requirements and standards for CNA training programs.
3. Experience coordinating student clinical placements and managing relationships with healthcare facilities.
4. Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Education, or a related field.
5. Spoken and written fluency in English and Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese, or Haitian Creole.
6. No verified history of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation in Massachusetts facilities or programs pursuant to MGL Chapter 111, §§ 72F-72L.
7. No allegations of Medicare or Medicaid fraud.

Additional Information

COMPENSATION: $65 per hour, dependent upon qualifications, teaching experience and field experience. Part-time, up to 18 hours per week, project-based/contract position. Non-benefited, non-unit position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

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