CNA Instructor

Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with an Iowa license, have worked for two full-time years as an RN, and have worked the equivalence of one full-time year in a LTC facility. Will provide instruction and supervision in a variety of learning environments to Nurse Aide, students in credit and non-credit areas of continuing education and professional development venues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively teach assigned courses
• Serve as a professional role model
• Assist students in achieving course objectives
• Set up and take down classroom materials and equipment as needed.
• Provide discipline in the classroom as needed.
• Prepare lessons and presentations for continuing education and credit classes.
• Maintain necessary required records.
• Assist in promotion and support of the program including recruitment activities.
• Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of communications within the program, the College and community.
• Establish a means of being accessible to meet individual student needs.
• Provide grade reports and feedback to the students in a timely manner.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned

• Demonstrates professional role modeling for students, professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Maintains familiarity with policies and protocols of the program, college and clinical agencies.
• Be knowledgeable concerning the latest trends and issues in Nurse Aide/Vocational Health education.
• Provides student instruction for the full required hours, utilizing instructional time effectively.
• Assumes responsibility, is prompt and dependable in attendance, and effectively applies problem-solving skills.
• Assists students in identifying strengths/areas for improvement.
• Acts as a facilitator of learning' discusses, questions, and directs student learning.
• Expresses high expectations of student performance concurrent with course objectives.
• Prepares instruction to coincide with curriculum content and student learning needs.
• Explains expectations to students; supervises and documents performance; keeps students informed of their progress.
• Provides immediate feedback to students regarding performance.
• Maintains confidentiality with patients, students, agency, and college.
• Represents the college/program in a positive manner.
• Establishes rapport with agency personnel and colleagues.
• Maintains communication with course instructors, clinical facilities, and the Instructor/Coordinator.
• Welcomes, values, and nurtures people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with an Iowa license, have worked for two full-time years as an RN, and have worked the equivalence of one full-time year in a LTC facility.
• Must be able to demonstrate all technical skills required of students.  May potentially be subject to bio-hazardous chemicals; moveable mechanical parts; and fumes, odors, dusts, and mists.
• Person in this position must satisfactorily complete Kirkwood's Bloodborne Pathogens training, TB training.