What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA INSTRUCTOR position at GARVEY MANOR NURSING HOME?
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The primary purpose of the Nurse Aide Instructor is to instruct students according to the curriculum designed to assist students to build knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide quality care and services for residents and to be prepared for the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide examination. Identify skills gaps and assess additional training needs for students. Assist students in registering for the Nurse Aide examination and preparing to take the examination. Instructor will be responsible to work with and communicate effectively with students with a variety of educational needs and experiences.
JOB FUNCTIONS
The Facility has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Facility reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Facility may deem appropriate.
SUPPORT OF
By accepting employment with Garvey Manor and Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence, each employee must agree to foster an atmosphere which reflects the Mission and Philosophy of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, incorporating the Philosophy Values into daily care and/or services as well as into interactions and associations with residents, co-workers, volunteers and guests.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Nurse Aide Instructor and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility’s established procedures. I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I further understand that I may be exposed to the Hepatitis B Virus and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the Hepatitis B Vaccination.
I further understand that my employment is at-will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the facility or myself, and that such termination can be made without notice.
Qualifications:
ESSENTIAL
- Prepare course syllabus including course explanation, expectations and grading procedures.[AL1]
- Instruct students utilizing the course curriculum as outlined. Coordinate with other expert instructors during curriculum as needed and appropriate.
- Build knowledge and develop clinical skills aimed at assisting students to be able to perform the duties of a Nurse Aide and to achieve certification.
- Maintain accurate records for all students, including but not limited to attendance records, grades, evaluations, schedules and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content.
- Evaluate and document students’ progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained.
- Provide a stimulating environment that encourages students’ participation, interpersonal skill development and concepts of good resident care.
- Report any additional program needs to the Staff Development Infection Control Director [AL2]
- Communicate effectively with all students being aware of each student’s unique needs.
- Continuously assess students’ training and skills needs. Create additional training as needed for students to fill in any skills gaps to ensure all students complete course successfully.
- Evaluate students, giving timely and accurate feedback to student and facility which include but not limited to clinical ability, technical assessments, work personality and any deficiencies.
- Prepare the students for hands-on skills necessary to perform proper resident care as well as to prepare for the Nurse Aide examination.
Communication
- Report all accidents, incidents, complaints/concerns and grievances made by the residents to the Team Leader/RN Supervisor.
- Report all allegations of resident abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of property.
- Instruct in a manner that enables all students to participant and learn in a safe environment.
- Enable the students to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required for safe and efficient resident care.
- Communicate effectively with students and all those affiliated with the course, including staff in clinical training facilities and expert instructors.
Safety/Procedures
- Maintain compliance with facility policies and procedures and applicable regulations.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance by consistently complying with the facility’s code of conduct and appearance and hygiene policy.
- Understand and explain facility emergency procedures to students and supervise students during situations[AL3] .
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions.
Assertiveness/ Initiative/Judgment: Able to act in a self-confident manner to complete an assignment or to defend a position or idea. Able to make independent decisions to solve a problem or meet a goal while following facility procedures.
Constructive Communication: Able to speak, write, listen and understand effectively with others.
Coaching/Mentoring/Development/Training: Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others develop and strengthen specific knowledge and skill areas. May require ability to present information publicly.
Education and Learning: Able to participate in learning activities to obtain required skills.
Leadership: Able to organize, direct, and influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to use resident and facility resources to reach optimal outcomes. Make decisions, encourage others, and promote positive spirit.
Mission-Oriented: Able to provide care/services in a manner supportive of the Mission and Philosophy of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm.
Organized and Resourceful: Adaptable to change, creative/innovative, detail-oriented, conscientious of resident/facility property, self-directed, efficient, able to work under pressure.
Team Player: Considerate, empathetic, hospitable, able to work with and collaborate with others, patient, respectful of individual rights and diversity, service-oriented while following facility procedures.
Technical Aptitude: Able to think, reason and comprehend technical information/equipment and analyze problems.
Work Ethic: Able to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Honest, loyal, mission-oriented, reliable, responsible, and aware of safety requirements.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
- The instructor must attend the seminar approved by the Teaching the Educator through Pennsylvania State University within 1 month of being hired.[AL5]
- Must have successfully completed an accredited practical nurse [AL6] or registered nurse training program.
Experience/Skills:
- Two (2) years relevant experience, One (1) year long-term care experience as a Registered Nurse
- Must be able to meet physical requirements of position to assist students during clinical skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated teaching adult learners is a preferred
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Must be able to work independently and to evaluate and direct the work of others
[AL1]This would not be the instructor’s responsibility. His/her job would be to adhere to these things as approved by the Department of Health and Department of Education. This would be my job to do.
[AL2]Quality and Staff Development Director
[AL3]Add emergency before situation and remove next bullet point
[AL4]Does this need to be in there? They are not going to be a Garvey employee. They will need to contract like Deb.
[AL5]Again, are they being “hired”? It should be worded:
Possession of a Nurse Aide Instructor Course Completion Certificate.
We could entertain putting someone through the class again at PSU if needed, but it would have to be done before we can employ them to run a class
[AL6]Until we are out of the window of the ban, it has to be a RN. I cannot supervise a LPN, and a LPN cannot act alone to teach. At least 51% of the class has to be taught by a RN.