Adjunct, Certified Nursing Assistant

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and related coursework. The instructor will deliver didactic and hands-on skills following MBON-approved curriculum and help students prepare for the CNA and GNA exams.

The role includes supervising students in clinical settings, evaluating progress, and supporting learners in meeting program objectives. A Maryland RN license and prior nursing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) with license to practice in Maryland.
• Related professional experience or appropriate professional licensure in content area or closely related field.
• AT least one year of nursing experience caring for the elderly or chronically ill in the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic and/or skills instruction following MBON curriculum.
• Prepare students for CNA and GNA exams.
• Supervise and evaluate students during clinical experiences.
• Assess student progress and provide remediation or tutoring as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.
• Engage in professional development to remain current in teaching methods.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Curriculum delivery

Student supervision

Assessment of progress

Education

RN license in Maryland

BSN or higher (in progress or earned)

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

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Position Summary

Provides didactic and/or skills instruction following Maryland Board of Nursing approved CNA curriculum to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives. Instructors prepare continuing education students to take the Maryland Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) skills exam and the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) exam.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

• Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives and in accordance with Maryland Board of Nursing approved curriculum.
• Teach core skills related to CNA/GNA scope of practice
• Evaluate the progress of each student; notify students in need of remediation and/or tutoring services.
• Prepare students for CNA and GNA testing
• Supervise and evaluate students during clinical experience at long term care facility
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) with license to practice in Maryland
• Related professional experience or appropriate professional licensure in content area or closely related field
• At least one year of nursing experience which was in caring for the elderly or chronically ill in the past 5 years.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or higher (in progress or earned)
• Minimum of two years nursing experience
• Complete a course with a minimum of 16 hours of instruction in the principals of adult education or have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (classroom or corporate)
• Ability to prepare and present information and material in a classroom instructional environment
• Knowledge of basic ADL skills, personal care skills pertaining to resident care in a long term care facility
• Ability to perform and instruct skills according to MBON guidelines
• Ability to supervise and assess up to 8 students in a long term care facility during clinical in long term care setting
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Experience using Blackboard
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college studentsPool Number:

Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Frederick Community College, An Equal Opportunity Employer, Values Campus Diversity In Students And Staff And Encourages Members From Historically Under-represented Groups To Apply.Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.