CNA Instructor
1 month ago
East Orange
Job Description Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor Department: Workforce Development Reports to: Director of Workforce Development Classification: Part-time, 1099-contractor Salary: $50-$60/hour Schedule: Flexible Who We Are JVS repairs the world, one person at a time; allowing our program participants to achieve the highest degree of independence and dignity. Our staff of more than 50 skilled professionals work with a diverse range of individuals in need of employment, training, refugee services, education, disability services and other specialized services. Learn more at: The Role We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with at least one year of experience in a long-term care facility to join our team as a CNA Instructor on a contract basis. The CNA Instructor will provide both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training to individuals preparing for their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. This role is ideal for an RN with a passion for teaching and shaping the next generation of healthcare providers. Essential Functions Classroom Instruction: • Deliver structured, engaging lessons following the New Jersey Department of Health CNA curriculum requirements., • Prepare students for the CNA certification exam by teaching essential skills, patient care techniques, and professional standards., • Provide hands-on clinical instruction, supervising students during simulated labs and clinical rotations., • Ensure students demonstrate proficiency in key skills such as patient hygiene, mobility support, feeding, and infection control., • Ensure all training activities meet New Jersey state and regulatory guidelines for CNA certification programs., • Assess student performance through quizzes, skills checklists, practice exams and final exam., • Participate in curriculum reviews and suggest improvements to meet NJDOH requirements and enhance student outcomes., • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) a plus but not required, • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in New Jersey, two years of experience., • Successfully completed a training workshop offered by the NJ State Department of Health for Instructors/Evaluators becoming DOH Certified Nurse Aide Instructor. Preferred but not required., • Minimum one year of experience working in a long-term care facility., • Previous teaching or instructional experience preferred (but not required)., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage adult learners., • Ability to supervise and mentor students in both classroom and clinical settings. Powered by JazzHR LFrGsx2kjH