Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) Instructor

South Mountain Rehab Center; Boonsboro (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

South Mountain Rehab Center in Boonsboro, MD, seeks a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) Instructor to teach the licensing exam preparation and assist students with registering for the Maryland State GNA licensing exam.

You will develop and evaluate the training program, supervise clinical experiences, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing to create a positive learning environment. RN licensed in Maryland with 2+ years of nursing, and teaching/training experience required.

Qualifications

• RN license in Maryland
• Nursing experience of 2+ years with elderly/chronically ill in past 5 years
• Course with 16+ hours in adult education (Train the Trainer) or 2 years teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and evaluation of the training program
• Implement the approved training program
• Supervise classroom laboratory experience
• Evaluate student performance in the classroom
• Provide supervision and clinical evaluation of each trainee at the clinical training site
• Work with the Director of Nursing to create a positive learning environment

Skills

Diversity awareness

Organizational skills

Teaching adult learners

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Education

RN license in Maryland

Teaching/training certification or 2+ years teaching

Job description

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) Instructor

Location: Boonsboro, Maryland

Company: South Mountain Rehab Center

Company Slogan: \"If your loved one needs care with compassion, visit South Mountain Rehab Center\"

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description: South Mountain Rehab Center, a healthcare facility located in historic Boonsboro, MD, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) Instructor to join our team. As a GNA Instructor, you will instruct students according to the curriculum designed to assist them in building knowledge and clinical skills aimed at passing the licensing exam for Maryland GNA. You will also assist students in registering for the Maryland State GNA licensing exam.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate in development and evaluation of the training program


• Implement the approved training program


• Supervise classroom laboratory experience


• Evaluate student performance in the classroom


• Provide supervision and clinical evaluation of each trainee at the clinical training site


• Work with the Director of Nursing to create a positive learning environment

Required Qualifications:

• RN licensed in Maryland


• At least 2 years of nursing experience, at least 1 year of which was in caring for the elderly or chronically ill in the past 5 years


• Completed a course with a minimum of 16 hours of instruction in the principles of adult education (such as Train the Trainer); or have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations


• Excellent organizational skills


• Skilled in teaching adult learners


• Willingness to work on a flexible schedule to meet educational requirements


• Possess strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently

Additional Information:

• Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

Why work for us?

• We offer a 401(k) plan


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life insurance