RN CNA Training Program Clinical Supervisor

Kankakee Area Career Center; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kankakee Area Career Center seeks a Clinical Supervisor for the RN-C.N.A. Training Program. This role oversees students on campus, during transport, and at clinical sites, ensuring adherence to the IDPH curriculum and the 21 CNA skills.

The supervisor also models professionalism and guides student development and readiness for certification. Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with instructors, and maintaining a safe, effective learning environment while promoting

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Illinois with active license.
• IDPH Instructor Approval Code (current or eligible).
• Experience in extended care.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to work with young adults (16–19).

Responsibilities

• Supervise students on campus, during transport, and at clinical sites.
• Support students in learning the 21 IDPH CNA skills.
• Document student progress and readiness for certification.
• Maintain safe, positive learning environments and timely communications with instructors.

Education

RN Bachelor's Preferred

Train the trainer

Dementia Training

Job description

RN-C.N.A. Training Program Clinical Supervisor

Job Summary: The RN Clinical Supervisor assists instructors in overseeing students enrolled in the C.N.A. Training Program at Kankakee Area Career Center. Responsibilities include supervising students on campus, during transportation, and while performing patient care skills at clinical sites. The role is essential in facilitating student learning of subject matter and the 21 mandated C.N.A. skills required by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The Clinical Supervisor also serves as a professional role model, supporting students in their career development, maturity, and responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow established curriculum set by IDPH and KACC C.N.A. instructors.
• Assist with development of student lesson plans, if requested.
• Support students in learning and refining their mandated 21 C.N.A. skills in both lab and clinical settings.
• Document student progress according to IDPH standards and maintain accurate records.
• Provide input on student readiness for the C.N.A. certification exam.
• Create and maintain a positive, safe, and effective learning environment.
• Promote high standards of classroom and clinical site management.
• Ensure safety of students, equipment, and facilities.
• Provide regular student assessments and progress updates to classroom instructors.
• Collaborate with KACC office staff to ensure IDPH documentation is submitted within required timelines.
• Participate in faculty and staff meetings as requested.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by program instructors.

Education, Knowledge, and Skills

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
• Current or eligible for IDPH Instructor Approval Code
• Experience in extended care
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with young adults (ages 1619)

Requirements

• Registered Nurse-Bachelors Preferred
• Train the trainer
• Dementia Training
• Mandatory fingerprint background check
• TB Test Type 2
• Physicians statement verifying physical ability to:
  • Lift and bend as needed
  • Remain standing for up to 2-hour increments
  • Climb stairs and board buses throughout the day