Registered Nurse (CNA Instructor)

Job Description

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to instruct our up and coming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students. In this role you will develop, manage, and teach short-term workforce training courses and programs, and/or other continuing education courses, in assigned programs, including Patient Care Technicians (PCT).

The Nurse (CNA Instructor) plans, organizes, and supervises the clinical component of the CNA program. Additional responsibilities include developing, reviewing, revising, and teaching curriculum; overseeing program lab spaces; managing program budgets; advising students; ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; and engaging industry partners. This position must work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

These are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

• Teach and manage courses that lead to employment through skill development, certification or licensure in the healthcare and safety fields. Teaching will typically include one cohort of Certified Nursing Assistant courses each session.
• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant pedagogical and scholarly tools available.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
• Develop and update policy and procedures related to the clinical training phases of the programs.
• Coordinate clinical schedules for students in specific programs.
• Serve as first point of contact for students, clinical sites and businesses to assist with resolving issues and provide communication and feedback regarding program.
• Coordinate scheduling, paperwork and follow-up for students prior to, during and after their clinical assignments while maintaining communication with class instructors and Program Manager.
• Communicate and establish contracts between FCC and participating community medical facilities, using clinical evaluation forms.
• Plan, manage, review and revise the clinical component of the CNA program to meet evolving practice skills for effectiveness of the experiences.
• Verify and archive documentation required for externships/clinical placements.
• Schedule and coordinate all student rotations at the clinical affiliates.
• Participate in student evaluation and advisement related to externships/clinical placements.
• Serve as the CNA Program Coordinator for the Maryland Board of Nursing
• Research and establish new affiliate sites
• Correspond with and visit affiliate sites for needs, improvements, and upcoming placements.
• Engage employers to connect CNA students with job openings
• Respond to student, faculty, and staff issues in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing course content, recordkeeping requirements, reporting requirements, and student safety.
• Participate in program review as scheduled and participate in collaborative program development and outreach initiatives with other College departments and external partners.
• Maintain data confidentiality and integrity and ensure compliance with FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX).
• Provide input into the development of fiscal year program budgets.
• Conform to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Participate in the Healthcare Careers Program Advisory Committee (PAC).
• Provide occasional substitute coverage for Healthcare Careers courses when approved by the Director, Workforce & Community Education.
• Serve as College representative to the statewide advisory groups that pertain to program areas.
• Attend conferences and participate in committees internal and external to the college.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited academic institution
• Hold a valid nursing license
• Two (2) years’ experience in clinical practice
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Documented contemporary experience in a teaching role (didactic, clinical, continuing education, and/or in-service)
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Strong personnel management skills with emphasis on development of instructional expertise, time management, problem solving, conflict management, cultural diversity, adaptability, and creativity
• Proven ability to function as a member of a team and comply with established college, state, federal, and accrediting agency regulations and policies
  
  

Work Schedule

This position has a varied assigned schedule based on course offerings and program needs which includes some evenings and weekends.

Company Description

At Frederick Community College, you’re not just taking a job — you’re joining a mission-driven community that believes in the power of education to transform lives. FCC is a place where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on students, families, and the greater Frederick community every single day.

You’ll also find excellent opportunities to grow, with professional development support, tuition reimbursement, and pathways to build your career. Plus, FCC offers great benefits and a healthy work–life balance, making it a place where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

At Frederick Community College, you’re not just taking a job — you’re joining a mission-driven community that believes in the power of education to transform lives. FCC is a place where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on students, families, and the greater Frederick community every single day. You’ll also find excellent opportunities to grow, with professional development support, tuition reimbursement, and pathways to build your career. Plus, FCC offers great benefits and a healthy work–life balance, making it a place where you can thrive both personally and professionally.