Nursing Instructor I

Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County seeks a Nursing Instructor to deliver state-approved healthcare training, supervise hands-on internships, and guide students toward licensure and employment in the healthcare sector.

You will develop curricula, assess learner needs, and collaborate with staff to ensure compliance with California health service requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current California LVN license and have direct patient care experience in a nursing facility.
• Director of Staff Development certification and a Vocational Designated Subjects teaching credential are required.
• At least two years of professional nursing experience, including direct care in a nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality classroom instruction in a California-approved healthcare program.
• Supervise students in internship settings and prepare them for healthcare careers.
• Develop course goals, objectives and teaching strategies for diverse student populations.

Skills

Self-directed

Team player

Continued learning

Organizational skills

Data analysis & reporting

Effective communication

Computer & social media skills

Collaboration

Networking with resources

Educational trends & instructional use

Education

California LVN license

Director of Staff Development (DSD) certification

Vocational Designated Subjects teaching credential

2+ years nursing experience

Job description

Summary Description

The Nursing Instructor reports to the Healthcare Program Director. As instructed by the Program Director or designee, the instructor is responsible for the provision of the State of California approved healthcare training program. The instructor contributes to the students’ educational development through quality classroom instruction, provides hands‑on supervision of the students in an internship setting, and provides high quality career preparation to meet identified educational and industry needs. The instructor provides career entry occupational instruction according to State of California Department of Health Services requirements, as well as, to industry requirements. The instructor will also work with the other Goodwill SOLAC staff assigned to the Healthcare Academy to ensure all students obtain a high level of education and skill sets that will make them successful in the healthcare industry.

Exemplary Duties / Responsibilities

Planning and Development Functions

• Participates in a “team approach” for meeting the program supports, skills training, work experience, life skills and unsubsidized employment/supported employment work needs of people served.


• Develops written course goals and objectives.


• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of nurse training programs.


• Develops teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations.


• Develops strategies for classroom management with appropriate consequences to foster a positive and professional learning environment.


• Promotes and facilitates the integration of technology in instructional programs.


• Develops and maintains healthcare industry relationships such as nurse associations and continuing education forums.


• Certifies the successful attainment of competencies, skills and job performance standards for attainment of a State of California Nurse Assistant certification.


• Maintains State of California nurse certification(s) up to date and valid at all times.


• Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of students and design, develop and implement sound training programs.


• As assigned by the Program Director, represents the agency on pertinent taskforces, committees, and panels.

Quality Assurance Functions

• As requested, generates reports as to the effectiveness of the Goodwill SOLAC Healthcare Academy and forwards recommendations regarding the Healthcare Academy programs to the Program Director.


• Monitors the quality and accountability of the Healthcare Academy program and assures the program meets all State of California Department of Health Services standards and requirements.


• As required by the State of California Department of Health Services maintains all required paperwork and documentation in and accurate and orderly manner.


• Must maintain current knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction for the Certified Nurse Assistant program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Must maintain a current State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse certification plus have at least two years of experience in the provision of nursing services of which at least one year must be in the provision of direct patient care in a nursing facility.


• Must be certified through the State of California Department of Health Services as a Director of Staff Development and must maintain a State of California Vocational Designated Subjects teaching credential.


• At least two years professional Nurse experience, with at least one year of which must be in the provision of direct care in a nursing facility

Knowledge & Skills

• Self-directed, decisive


• Team player, adapts to change


• Self-confident, performs at the highest measure of competence


• Self-reliant, takes initiative


• Strong commitment to continued learning


• strong organizational skills


• ability to analyze data and write clear, accurate and concise reports


• ability to communicate effectively across a wide variety of individuals


• strong computer and social media skills


• ability to collaborate with a team of professionals


• ability to network with and establish relationships with educational resources as well as business resources


• State of California department of health services regulations, policies, and procedures


• current educational trends, instructional strategies, methodologies, and practices


• strong healthcare training program technology

License/Certifications

• Must maintain a current valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse


• California Standards of the Teaching Profession credential


• Director of Staff Development (DSD) certification

Core Competencies

• Instructional Design and Delivery - Designs and delivers high quality instructional content aligned to CNA program requirements and evolving student needs. Maintains up to date knowledge of educational principles and best practices. Assesses instructional needs and adapts curriculum accordingly. Certifies student competencies per state standards and integrates industry best practices into curriculum and delivery. Maintains current CPR/First Aid certification.


• Learning Environment & Student Engagement - Establishes a respectful, inclusive, and professional classroom climate. Implements classroom management strategies that support effective learning and student behavior. Supervises student tasks in alignment with State standards and ensures progress is documented and monitored effectively. Provides students with clearly defined goals and a roadmap for success.


• Regulatory & Documentation Compliance - Maintains all documentation and records in accordance with California Department of Health Services standards. Ensures all paperwork is accurate, timely, and organized to meet state regulatory expectations for student certification and program operations.


• Professional Licensure & Continuing Compliance - Holds and maintains a valid California Vocational Nursing License and certification as a Director of Staff Development (DSD). Completes required CEUs for ongoing licensure. Maintains certification requirements (e.g., CPR/First Aid), ensuring legal and professional readiness for instructional duties.


• Operational Effectiveness & Lab Readiness - Manages skills lab inventory and physical space to ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness for instruction. Stocks equipment regularly and ensures a functional and professional instructional environment is maintained daily.


• Time & Reliability Management - Demonstrates consistent punctuality and dependability by arriving on site prior to students. Manages time effectively by prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and completing responsibilities within the instructional schedule.

Location

• Corporate Office, while servicing all Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County locations as needed.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standard of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. Equity Statement