Nursing Assistant Class Instructor - RN - Avamere at Three Fountains

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Nursing Assistant Class Instructor to deliver engaging education to students at their Medford, OR location. The role entails overseeing courses, ensuring compliance with curriculum guidelines, and providing hands-on clinical instruction. Ideal candidates will possess an RN license, two years of nursing experience, and skills in adult education to inspire aspiring healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) up to 4 weeks

Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Oregon required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care.
• One or more years teaching adults in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction within the Nursing Assistant Program.
• Conduct clinical instruction and evaluations.
• Manage classroom and lab settings effectively.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Motivational Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nursing Assistant Class Instructor - RN - Avamere at Three Fountains

Job Category: Clinical Continuing Education

Requisition Number: NURSI026503

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• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Medford, OR 97504, USA

Description

Shift Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Avamere Three Fountains and Avamere at Waterford - 835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 97504

The NA Instructor will provide instruction within the Nursing Assistant Program at Avamere Living. The instructor must be current and competent in the Nursing Assistant Scope of Practice and core curriculum objectives included in all courses. The position requires a high level of organizational skills. The NA Instructor is responsible for instructing courses and correlating laboratory exercises for each course they teach. The instructor’s responsibilities include clinical instruction and evaluation. Excellent communication skills are essential. The incumbent must be able to motivate and inspire students. The NA Instructor ensures that course and clinical laboratory exercises meet course objectives, for each course they teach.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for screening, interviewing and placement of students in each cohort. Cohorts include 96 hours of classroom/Lab and 75 hours of Clinical.
• Accountable for the classroom, laboratory and clinical practicum.
• Implement the required Board-approved curriculum.
• Is onsite and available during 100% of the clinical teaching time.
• Provide effective teaching strategies in an environment that encourage student and instructor interaction.
• Accurately records students’ daily attendance.
• Follows and enforces Student Guidelines.
• Evaluate the competency of students.
• Maintains classroom in good physical order, helps to manage program supplies and keep equipment in good repair.
• Enter the classroom at designated time with all necessary materials. Begins and ends class at scheduled times and follows scheduled student break times.
• May delegate classroom, laboratory and clinical teaching responsibilities to a Delegated Instructor and/or a clinical teaching associate if directed to do so by the NA Program Director.
• Must complete the “Train the CNA Trainer” course on adult instruction
• Must have sufficient ability to move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation
• Delivers course work using contemporary teaching strategies and practices
• Participates in the planning and evaluation of each segment of the curriculum
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Successful incumbent employees must be able to perform the position's essential duties to the organization's satisfaction, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
• Must have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care setting.
• Two or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• One or more years teaching adults in the healthcare setting (does not include in-service and or patient education)
• Must have sufficient ability to move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory ability to operate computer equipment, use telephone, read materials, use white board and use classroom equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in classroom and individual settings
• Knowledge of materials (subjects) that will be taught to students and ability to use and communicate the curriculum
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced work environment
• Ability to use current technology to maintain student records, e.g., Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates professionalism in manner, dress and conduct as a representative of Avamere Living
• Ability to remain objective and treat all students equally
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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