CNA Instructor

We are seeking a qualified CNA Instructor to join our team at Penn State University. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching CNA training programs and evaluating student progress.

The CNA Instructor will provide students with the skills necessary to meet the physical, physiological, and psychological needs of patients. The instructor will teach CNA training programs using the course curriculum and evaluate student progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained.

• Teach CNA training programs using the course curriculum and training on required skills assessment in the clinical lab setting.
• Evaluate and document student progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained.
• Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of the nursing process, standards of care, and sound decision making and judgment in educational activities involving all levels of patient care personnel within the training program.
• Make learning engaging for students, including facilitation of class discussions and skills instruction.
• Set student expectations and communicate clearly with students and encourage student participation.
• Maintain accurate records on all students, including student files, attendance records, course requirements regarding hours of instruction, and exam pass rates.
• Assist students in registering for the state CNA Licensing Exam.

• Must hold a current RN or LPN license for a minimum of 2 years and have a minimum of 1 year experience in a long-term care facility as an RN or LPN.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain the Train the Educator (TTE) Nurse Aide Instructor certificate.
• Current basic life support (BLS) certification (preferred).

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and FBI Criminal Background Check.

Penn State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.