Registered Nurse/CNA Instructor, Full-time

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 44,083 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join its CNA Training Program as a full-time instructor. You will mentor adult learners, deliver state-approved CNA curriculum, and supervise clinical experiences to build technical skills and compassionate care.

Requirements include active Michigan RN license, 2+ years RN experience, 1 year in long-term care within 5 years, and strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Michigan RN license.
• Minimum of two years' experience as an RN.
• Minimum of one year (1,600 hours) of nursing in a long-term care setting within the past five years.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing future healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments.
• Deliver instruction using state-approved CNA curriculum.
• Create an engaging, supportive learning experience for adult learners.
• Demonstrate nursing skills and healthcare best practices.
• Coach and mentor students as they develop clinical and professional competencies.
• Evaluate student performance and provide meaningful feedback.
• Maintain attendance, grades, and required program documentation.
• Manage classroom dynamics and support student success.
• Supervise students during clinical experiences and ensure safe patient care practices.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal training requirements.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, compassion, accountability, and excellence.

Skills

RN license

RN experience

Long-term care experience

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Michigan RN license

Job description

Description

Do you believe great caregivers change lives?

Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about mentoring others, sharing your clinical knowledge, and helping people begin meaningful careers in healthcare?

At Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids, we are looking for a dedicated and inspiring Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training Program as a full-time instructor. This is more than a teaching position—it's an opportunity to empower adult learners, strengthen our healthcare workforce, and make a lasting impact in our community.

If you find joy in coaching others, celebrating student success, and helping future CNAs develop the confidence and skills they need to provide compassionate care, we'd love to meet you.

Why This Role Matters

Every CNA starts with a teacher who believes in them. As a CNA Instructor, you will play a vital role in preparing students for rewarding careers in healthcare. Through classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical supervision, you will help students build both technical competence and the compassionate mindset that exceptional caregivers bring to their work every day. Your guidance will help students gain the knowledge, confidence, and professionalism needed to succeed in long-term care, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare settings.

What You'll Do

As a CNA Instructor, you will:

• Teach and facilitate learning in classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments
• Deliver instruction using our state-approved CNA curriculum
• Create an engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning experience for adult learners
• Demonstrate nursing skills and healthcare best practices
• Coach and mentor students as they develop clinical and professional competencies
• Evaluate student performance and provide meaningful feedback
• Maintain attendance, grades, and required program documentation
• Manage classroom dynamics and support student success
• Supervise students during clinical experiences and ensure safe patient care practices
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal training requirements
• Foster a culture of professionalism, compassion, accountability, and excellence

Compensation$32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Why Join Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids?

At Goodwill, our mission is simple but powerful: Changing Lives and Communities Through the Power of Work! Every day, we help individuals gain skills, confidence, and opportunities that lead to brighter futures. As a CNA Instructor, you will see that impact firsthand as students achieve milestones, earn their certifications, and launch meaningful careers in healthcare. When you join Goodwill, you'll enjoy:

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in students' lives
• A supportive and mission-driven work environment
• Meaningful work that strengthens both the healthcare workforce and our community
• A collaborative team that values your expertise and contributions
• The chance to mentor and inspire future caregivers
• An organization committed to integrity, respect, innovation, stewardship, and excellence

We believe diverse experiences and perspectives make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

If you're an experienced Registered Nurse who wants to leave a lasting legacy through education, mentorship, and workforce development, this is your opportunity.

Requirements

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of one (1) year (1,600 hours) of nursing experience in a long-term care setting within the past five (5) years (required by State of Michigan regulations)
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing future healthcare professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising CNAs or nurse aides
• Previous teaching, training, precepting, or adult education experience
• Experience working with diverse adult learner populations