NATCEP Instructor — Train Next Nurse Aides

Longhorn Village; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Longhorn Village in Austin, TX is seeking a compassionate LVN or RN to serve as a Nurse Aide Training Program (NATCEP) Instructor.

This seasonal role focuses on teaching, mentoring, and preparing the next generation of Certified Nurse Aides to deliver person-centered care.

The schedule is seasonal, with roughly one four-week class per quarter, Monday through Friday, about 40–45 hours per week, and no evenings/weekends unless scheduled.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Texas LVN or RN license.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a long-term care facility.
• Meets NATCEP instructor qualifications including a course in teaching adults.
• Experience supervising nurse aides or teaching adult learners.
• Ability to work under the supervision of the Program Director.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction for NATCEP.
• Prepare students to successfully complete the Texas Nurse Aide Competency Examination.
• Demonstrate and teach safe, evidence-based nursing assistant skills in accordance with state regulations and facility standards.
• Supervise students during clinical training while promoting resident safety, dignity, and quality of care.
• Mentor students through constructive coaching, encouragement, and individualized instruction.
• Create an engaging learning environment that accommodates a variety of adult learning styles.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain required documentation and attendance records.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to ensure compliance with all Texas Health and Human Services regulations.
• Model professionalism, ethical conduct, teamwork, and compassionate, resident-centered care at all times.
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Skills

Adult education

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

NATCEP instructor qualifications (teaching adults)

Experience supervising nurse aides

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

Longhorn Village in Austin, TX is seeking a compassionate LVN or RN to serve as a Nurse Aide Training Program (NATCEP) Instructor.

This seasonal role focuses on teaching, mentoring, and preparing the next generation of Certified Nurse Aides to deliver person-centered care.

The schedule is seasonal, with roughly one four-week class per quarter, Monday through Friday, about 40–45 hours per week, and no evenings/weekends unless scheduled.