(RN) Clinical Instructor for the CNA class

CNA Clinical Instructor (RN) - Binghamton, NY

Full-time

Mon-Friday day position

Work/Life Balance

$81,000-$87,000 salary

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a CNA Clinical Instructor (RN) at Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, a long and short-term care facility providing compassionate and skilled nursing care for over four decades. As a key member of our education team, you will be responsible for implementing our nurse aide training program, teaching clinical and classroom instruction, and evaluating student performance. If you are passionate about nursing education and are looking for a fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Teach a lesson plan for the Nurse Aide Training Program that combines classroom and clinical training for at least 100 hours
• Conduct interviews with applicants to determine eligibility for acceptance into the program
• Schedule class dates and times in cooperation with the Staff Development Coordinator and Program Coordinator
• Assist in teaching the Nurse Aide Certification course
• Coordinate students' clinical and classroom experiences within the facility
• Complete each nurse aide trainee's performance record of major duties and skills learned and demonstrated
• Facilitate Clinical Skills Evaluator/Nurse Aide Evaluator nurse aide competency evaluations as scheduled
• Participate in departmental meetings to assess and coordinate nurse aide training
• Provide clinical and classroom instruction
• Schedule additional healthcare personnel to supplement instruction and provide specialized training

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nursing licensure in New York
• A minimum of 2 year of experience as a Registered Nurse

• Demonstrates competency to teach adult learners, as evidenced and documented by at least one of the following:
  + Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with residents, families, staff, and the public

• Minimum 1-year experience in Long Term Care

Work Environment:

• The CNA Clinical Instructor (RN) will work in a dynamic and supportive environment with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals
• The position requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced nurse educator looking for a new challenge, please apply to this exciting opportunity.