Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program (BNATP) Clinical Instructor

Start Date: TBD

Terms of Employment:

• Responsible To: CTE Division Chair & BNATP Classroom Instructor 

• Location: MCHS Clinical Sites
• Rate: $35/hour
• Schedule: Evening and Weekends based on clinical blocks

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ability to model high levels of character, integrity, best practices in teaching, appropriate professional demeanor, interactions, and conduct.
2. Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree required
3. Active IL Registered Professional Nursing License 
4. Be a registered nurse with a minimum of two years of nursing experience; and have one year of experience as a nurse in one or both of the following areas: Teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program; or
   Providing nursing care, including personal care and activities of daily living, to older adults or chronically ill adults; or
   One year of experience in the provision of long-term care facility services or direct care
5. CPR Certified for healthcare providers
6. Documentation of completion of an IDPH-approved specialized workshop, course, seminar or other approved training for instruction in Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias equivalent to 4 CEUs or at least 4 CEUs approved by the ANCC or other appropriate approval authority. 
7. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
8. Demonstrates organizational skills and attention to detail. 
9. Demonstrates time management skills. 
10. Background in department or building leadership is preferred
11. Ability to travel to off-site healthcare locations

Responsibilities / Duties: 

On-Site Supervision of Clinical Duties:

1. Provides secondary leadership in teaching and learning for all members of the division. 
2. Broad knowledge of nursing at the CNA level with a solid grasp of applications in various healthcare settings.
3. Ability to work with students and provide effective instruction in the clinical setting.  
4. Work in collaboration with the Program Coordinator to ensure appropriate coordination of the BNATP program.  
5. Conduct effective instruction and supervision in all assigned areas using approved course materials.
6. Measure and evaluate student performance of required skills in the clinical setting.
7. Participate in professional development activities.
8. Other relevant duties to meet the needs of our basic nursing assistant students.

Working Conditions:

1. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time. 
2. Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed). 
3. Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. 
4. Exposure to noise and activity of a healthcare setting.