Nurse Aide Training Instructor RN

MediLodge of Port Huron; Fort Gratiot Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Savings

Education Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

HSA/FSA Options

Job summary

MediLodge of Port Huron is seeking a Nurse Aide Training Program Instructor Registered Nurse (NATP) to coach and mentor aspiring CNAs. The role targets an RN with long-term care experience and NATP trainer certification, responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the training program.

The position emphasizes hands-on clinical orientation, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across departments to ensure quality care and staff readiness.

Qualifications

• RN with at least one year of long-term care experience.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BS degree preferred.
• Licensed RN required; NATP Train-the-Trainer certification
• Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.
• Current CE requirements compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the Nurse Aide Training Program and provide clinical instruction as needed.
• Provide hands-on clinical orientation to unlicensed personnel.
• Coordinate new employee job training and CPR training.
• Ensure training documentation complies with state, federal and accreditation requirements.
• Assist in department budget preparation and monitor expenditures.
• Develop curriculum meeting regulatory requirements and conduct in-service programs.

Skills

Learning principles

Training programs

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Computer literacy

Diversity awareness

Education

RN License

NATP Train-the-Trainer

CPR Teaching Certificate

BSN preferred

Job description

MediLodge of Port Huron
5635 Lakeshore Rd
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059, USA

Description

Nurse Aide Training Program Instructor Registered Nurse (NATP)

We are looking for an inspiring CNA Training Instructor to coach and mentor our next generation of Certified Nursing Assistants. Are you a Registered Nurse with at least one year of experience in long-term care?

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Summary:

Summary is to assess, plan, organize, implement and evaluate the Nurse Aide Training Program and perform clinical tasks and assists in other departments as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BS degree preferred. Licenses/Certification:
  • Licensed as a RN required.
  • Certified as Train-the-Trainer for NATP
  • Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.
• Current with state Continuing Education (CE) Requirements.

Experience:

• Three years of nursing experience, of which one year was in a long term care environment.
• One year of experience as an instructor preferred.
• Ensures that employees receive compliance training and education necessary to perform their job responsibilities in accordance with Company Code of Conduct.
• Ensures that documentation for all training is completed in accordance with state, federal and compliance requirements.
• Monitors employee performance and takes necessary action for compliance issues.
• Provides hands-on clinical orientation and instruction to unlicensed personnel.
• Conducts or coordinates new employee job training, and CPR training.
• Assess resident needs in relation to staff abilities and designs appropriate training programs.
• Assists in department budget preparation and contains expenditures within budget.
• Conducts and coordinates OSHA/Risk Management program with oversight of documentation requirements * Ensures the educational curriculum in the center meets or exceeds state, federal and accreditation requirements.
• Plans and conducts state and federally required in-service programs.
• Conducts certification or training programs for Nursing Assistants.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of learning principles and training techniques.

Skilled in developing and conducting training programs.

Skilled in work assessment.

Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.

Possesses basic computer skills

Ability to work with a culturally diverse resident and employee population.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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