CNA Program Instructor

CNA Program Instructor

Maple Farm Nursing Center offers an innovative model of short- and long-term skilled nursing within two warm and welcoming households situated on 66 acres in Akron, PA. Maple Farm, part of Garden Spot Communities, is honored to have been voted one of the BEST small nursing homes in Lancaster County by U.S. & World Report News

Job Title: CNA Program Instructor

Department: Nursing

Status: Full Time Days working 8am - 4pm

Salary: LPNs minimally starting at $60,000/year & RNs minimally starting at $70k. (Based on experience)

What does Garden Spot Communities offer employees?

• Here are just an example of some of the benefits we offer:
• Pet Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• First time homeowners program
• Campus perks such as access to the new fitness center, salons, meal discounts and more.

What will I do in this role with Maple Farm Nursing?

As a CNA Program Instructor, supporting the Garden Spot Communities' mission will include the following responsibilities:

• Manages the training of Nurse Aide students in accordance with PA Departments of Education rules and regulations.
• Teaches the 120-hour approved course for Nurse Aide Training at the Maple Farm campus in Akron, PA
• Proactively identifies the need for policies, protocols, and programs based on regulations, assessed risks, and the needs of the Garden Spot Communities Nurse Aide students.
• Recommends, develops, communicates, and implements policies, procedures, and programs, and evaluates and monitors such on an on-going basis.
• Develops and maintains educational resources for Nurse Aide students.
• Participates in the orientation of new Nurse Aide students in Skilled Nursing households.
• Works in tandem with the Harrisburg Area Community College, the Director of Nursing, and Human Resources to recruit and onboard new nurse aide students.
• Plans, schedules and communicates a calendar of education programs and in-services in a timely manner and works with department supervisors to ensure appropriate participation.
• Provides online training, in-service and competency records of each employee to the appropriate supervisors

What do I need for this role with Maple farm Nursing?

• Current and valid LPN or RN license in PA
• Teaching the Educator (TTE) Workshop Completion Certificate
• CPR certification
• Prior relevant training or work experience in education and/or program development in an acute care, long-term care, or rehabilitation facility
• Prior experience in geriatric nursing; dementia experience preferred
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, OSHA, Department of Health, CDC, and CMS regulations
• Ability and willingness to provide effective training, coaching, and supervision to CNAs, and provide guidance to nursing and other staff with respect to areas of responsibility
• Prior experience developing, communicating, and implementing policies, protocols, and programs
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort with public speaking (e.g., facilitating meetings and training sessions, etc.)
• Computer skills (ability to access web sites, use web-based applications, PointClickCare , Word)

How is Maple Farm Nursing unique?

• Part of Garden Spot Communities, we are a nonprofit organization with locations in New Holland and Akron, PA, offering healing and retirement living at its best
• We live out our mission daily: To enrich the lives of older adults as an expression of Christ's love.
• We prioritize our values: Community, Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Innovation, and Integrity.
• We offer compassionate personal care based on each residents' needs and preferences.
• We encourage and equip our team to work hard, have fun, and make a difference

Before completing an application, please review The Garden Spot Experience HERE to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we do it

EOE