What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) position at Northeast Iowa Community College?
Duties And Responsibilities
The Adjunct Instructor must be able to:
Qualifications:
Contractual instructor position with flexible hours and scheduled (contracted) class assignments. This role pairs well with other full-time or part-time working nurses or retired nurses who are passionate about nurse aide education.
- Instruct in the laboratory setting to introduce and reinforce hands-on learning of clinical skills, as assigned.
- Supervise CNA students in a long-term care facility, reinforcing hands-on learning of clinical skills and professional behaviors, as assigned.
- Follow CNA Program-defined policies and procedures.
- Maintain commitments in a professional manner.
- Uphold the integrity and proprietary nature of the College’s instructional curriculum.
- Prepare and submit student records and class materials in a timely manner.
- Comply with federal laws, including HIPAA and FERPA .
- Promptly report repairs and supplies needed for the classroom and equipment.
- Communicate effectively with members of NICC and the Health program team.
- Attend scheduled instructor meetings (1-2 per year), as assigned.
- Know the learning objectives as defined in the curriculum.
- Become familiar with the curriculum content.
- Be familiar with the defined correct method for performing the identified skills in the curriculum.
- Deliver instruction using various modalities and strategies to meet the needs of the student learner in the classroom, lab, and/or clinical site as assigned.
- Monitor and record student attendance and skill competencies.
- Perform classroom management and instruction in compliance with all College, State, and Federal policies, requirements and regulations.
- Report to and communicate effectively with the CNA Program Coordinator(s).
The Adjunct Instructor must be able to:
- Effectively deliver CNA curriculum in various settings, including classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments.
- Utilize diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
- Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and healthcare partners.
- Adhere to all college policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
Qualifications:
- Possess and maintain a current Iowa RN License or multi-state compact License.
- A minimum of two years of RN or LPN experience is required, with at least one year in the provision of long-term care facility services.
- Experience in teaching adults and/or nurse aides is preferred.
- Must have certification or be enrolled in a “Train the Trainer” class upon accepting the Adjunct Instructor position.
- Must be approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (college will submit).
- Clear criminal and abuse public registry background check.
- Meet clinical compliance requirements according to current policy (ex. TB Screening).
- Current Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
- Professional demeanor with strong communication and clinical skills.
Contractual instructor position with flexible hours and scheduled (contracted) class assignments. This role pairs well with other full-time or part-time working nurses or retired nurses who are passionate about nurse aide education.