CNA Program Coordinator & Instructor - MCHS

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Central (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a CNA Coordinator to support the Joyce E. Lillis College of Nursing in coordinating and delivering CNA training, including theory, lab, and clinical components, to help students achieve successful certification.

The role emphasizes program oversight, clinical placement coordination, compliance with regulatory standards, and collaboration with community partners; the ideal candidate has nursing credentials and teaching/coordination experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience, including long-term care.
• Current Iowa RN licensure.
• Experience teaching CNA programs or supervising CNAs.
• Ability to employ varied, innovative teaching strategies in classroom/clinical settings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Teach theory, lab, and clinical CNA courses (0.50–0.75 FTE).
• Provide oversight and coordination of the CNA training program (0.25 FTE).
• Assist with clinical instruction, placements, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop clinical partnerships to expand CNA offerings.
• Coordinate with Training Center to administer CNA programs.
• Collaborate with Data Analyst to collect program data.
• Ensure compliance with Iowa DIAL regulations.
• Provide students with course expectations, objectives, attendance policy, and grading practices.
• Evaluate student progress and report writing as scheduled.
• Participate in curriculum/program development.
• Maintain relationships with community/industry partners.
• Collaborate with Manager of Clinical Coordination to secure placements.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Teaching CNA programs

Program coordination

Regulatory compliance

Community relationship building

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description: GENERAL SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to assist the Joyce E. Lillis College of Nursing (JELCON) in fulfilling its mission by facilitating student acquisition of the required knowledge, attitudes, and skills, necessary for success. The CNA Coordinator will lead and direct students toward their goal of satisfactory completion of the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach a combination of theory, lab, and clinical courses in the CNA training program (0.50 - .75 FTE).


• Provide oversight and coordination of the CNA training program (0.25 FTE).


• Assist with College of Nursing needs e.g. clinical instruction, assisting with clinical placement, regulatory compliance, computer access, etc. (0.25 FTE).


• Develop clinical partnerships to ensure maximum CNA program offerings.


• Coordinate with the Training Center to administer CNA programs.


• Collaborate with the Data Analyst to collect program data.


• Ensure compliance with Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) administrative regulations.


• Provide students written course expectations, including course objectives, attendance policy, methods of evaluation, and grading practices.


• Evaluate student progress on a continuing basis, reporting in writing at designated times.


• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program, curriculum, and/or courses.


• Develop and maintain professional relationships with community, business, and industry representatives.


• Collaborate with the Manager of Clinical Coordination to secure clinical placements.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum of Associate degree required Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred


• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, at least one of which is in a long-term care environment.


• Current and valid Iowa RN licensure.


• Experience teaching in a CNA program or supervising CNAs.


• Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate, varied, and innovative classroom/clinical/field teaching strategies.


• Other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.