Nurse Instructor (RN or LPN) NATCEP

Quest Healthcare Academy; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Healthcare Development seeks a dedicated Nurse Instructor (RN or LPN) to deliver nurse aide training in accordance with OBRA and PDE requirements in Jeannette, PA. This full-time role ensures competency validation, instructional support, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include active nursing licensure, at least two years of nursing experience with one year in long-term care, and the Teaching-the-Educator (TIE) workshop, plus a strong resume documenting direct resident care and

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in good standing.
• Minimum two years nursing experience.
• At least one year in a long-term care facility.
• Completion of the TIE workshop.
• Resume showing experience with residents' psychosocial, behavioral, cognitive and physical needs.
• Compliance with PA Criminal History requirements.
• Documentation of a negative TB test per site policy.

Responsibilities

• Delivers classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction per OBRA and PDE.
• Ensures curriculum content is taught and documented.
• Evaluates student performance and provides feedback.
• Maintains accurate course records including attendance and plans.
• Ensures students demonstrate required knowledge and skills.
• Uses performance checklists aligned with OBRA standards.
• Prepares students for competency evaluation and certification.
• Manages instructor schedules per state/federal requirements.
• Ensures documentation meets regulatory standards for reviews.
• Participates in program reviews, audits, and surveys.

Skills

Nursing license (RN or LPN)

Nursing experience

Long-term care experience

TIE workshop

Resident care documentation

TB test documentation

Education

Teaching-the-Educator (TIE) workshop

Job description

Nurse Instructor (RN or LPN) - NATCEP

Job Summary:

Quest Healthcare Development is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Instructor (RN or LPN) to deliver nurse aide training in accordance with federal OBRA regulations and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requirements. The successful candidate will ensure student competency validation, instructional support, and regulatory compliance. This is a FULL_TIME position based in Jeannette, PA.

Qualifications:

• For All Instructors (RN or LPN):
  • Current, active, and unrestricted nursing license
  • Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience
  • At least one (1) year (12 months) of experience in a long-term care facility
  • Completion of the Teaching-the-Educator (TIE) workshop through Pennsylvania State University
  • Resume documenting experience in meeting residents' psychosocial, behavioral, cognitive, and physical needs through direct care, supervision, and/or education
  • Acceptable PA Criminal History Record Information
  • Documentation of a negative tuberculosis test per clinical site policy
• Additional Requirements for RN Supervisor (if applicable):
  • Registered Nurse with at least two (2) years of experience, including one (1) year in long-term care
  • Completion of the Teaching-the-Educator (TIE) workshop
  • Availability during training (in person or via telecommunications)
  • Ability to immediately support instructional staff as needed

Responsibilities:

• Delivers classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in accordance with OBRA and PDE requirements
• Ensures all required curriculum content is taught and documented
• Evaluates student performance and provides feedback
• Maintains accurate and complete course records, including attendance, lesson plans, and skills validation
• Ensures students demonstrate required knowledge and skills
• Utilizes and maintains performance checklists consistent with OBRA standards
• Prepares students for competency evaluation and certification
• Maintains instructor schedules demonstrating compliance with state and federal requirements
• Ensures all documentation meets regulatory standards and is available for review
• Participates in program reviews, audits, and surveys as required

Work Environment:

• Classroom, skills lab, and long-term care clinical settings

Physical and Functional Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate nursing skills and assist in clinical instruction
• Ability to supervise and evaluate students in clinical environments