STNA Instructor

Job Summary:

The primary instructor is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing educational or training programs to ensure that students or participants achieve their learning objectives. This role involves creating a positive and engaging learning environment, providing instruction, and assessing the progress and performance of learners.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development: Design and develop lesson plans, courses, or training programs in accordance with established curriculum standards and learning objectives.

Instruction: Deliver engaging and effective instruction to students or participants, using a variety of teaching methods and materials.

Assessment: Evaluate student or participant progress through assignments, exams, projects, and other assessment methods. Provide constructive feedback to support their learning.

Classroom Management: Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom or training environment. Address behavioral issues and create a conducive space for learning.

Individual Support: Offer individualized support and guidance to students or participants who may be struggling with the material.

Resource Management: Manage educational resources, such as textbooks, teaching aids, and technology, to enhance the learning experience.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of student or participant attendance, performance, and assessment results.

Professional Development: Stay up-to-date with the latest teaching methods, educational trends, and any relevant certifications or licenses.

Communication: Maintain effective communication with students or participants, colleagues, and parents or guardians (in the case of primary education).

Qualifications:

- Must be a Registered Nurse, have a minimum of two years experience in a long term care facility,

- Teaching certification or credentials (if required).

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Patience and the ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles.

- Knowledge of educational technology and tools.

- Experience in curriculum development and instruction.

Education and / or Experiences:  Must possess a current RN license

Working Conditions:

·       Works throughout the nursing service area (resident rooms, drug rooms, nurses’ stations, etc.) when in the clinical setting

·       Moves intermittently during working hours

·       Is subject to frequent interruptions

·       Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances when in the clinical setting

·       Communications with the medical staff, nursing services, and other department directors when in the clinical setting

·       Attends and participates in continuing education programs

·       Works beyond normal duty hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

·       Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminates

·       Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

·       May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Physical & Sensory Requirements:

·       Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

·       Must be able to speak and write the English Language in an understandable manner

·       Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

·       Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met

·       Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with trainees, personnel, and support agencies

·       Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies

·       Must be able to push, pull, move and / or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

·       May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of trainees during emergency situations

This position is being offered with the probationary period beginning on the first day of employment, and is subject to a ninety (90) day evaluation for continued employment.