Nursing Assistant Instructor - Part Time

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Boces; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson-Lewis BOCES—Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield, NY—is seeking an evening Nursing Assistant Instructor for a 5:00 PM–8:00 PM class (75 semester hours). You will lead classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical supervision to prepare students for NYS CNA certification and successful healthcare careers.

Required: unencumbered NYS Registered Professional Nurse license, at least one year in long-term care nursing (two years as a nurse), and NYS Teacher Certification or

Qualifications

• Unencumbered NYS Registered Professional Nurse license.
• 1 year long-term care nursing experience (minimum two years as a nurse).
• New York State Teacher Certification to teach Nursing Assistant or Practical Nursing or eligibility for Transitional A Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach essential caregiving skills including infection control, patient safety, communication techniques, measuring vital signs, and assistance with daily living activities.
• Preparing students for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, post-secondary education and/or employment as a nursing assistant.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, ethical conduct, and compassionate patient-centered care.

Skills

RN license

Long-term care nursing experience

NYS Teacher Certification

Job description

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Sackett Technical Center, Glenfield, NY 13601

SCHEDULE: Evening class that runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, totaling 75 course hours per semester.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

The Nursing Assistant Instructor is responsible for preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a variety of healthcare settings. Through classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical supervision, the instructor ensures students meet New York State certification requirements and are prepared for successful careers as Certified Nursing Assistants.

• Teach essential caregiving skills including infection control, patient safety, communication techniques, measuring vital signs, and assistance with daily living activities.
• Preparing students for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, post-secondary education and/or employment as a nursing assistant.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, ethical conduct, and compassionate patient-centered care.

• Unencumbered New York State Registered Professional Nurse license
• One year long-term care nursing experience, minimum two years as a nurse.
• New York State Teacher Certification to teach Nursing Assistant or Practical Nursing or eligibility for Transitional A Certificate. Candidates applying for a Transitional A Certificate must possess at least the minimum requirements per NYS Education which is a combination of experience in the field, education, and required workshops and tests.
• Teaching experience preferred.