RN Nurse Aide & NATCEP Training Coordinator

Westmoreland County Community College; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College seeks a Coordinator/Nurse Aide and NATCEP Trainer to guide Nurse Aide students toward passing the NNAAP exam. The role requires an active PA RN license and two years of nursing experience, including long-term care.

The trainer will deliver a minimum of 85.5 hours of classroom/lab work and 56 hours of clinicals at a college site and a licensed facility, with duties including recruitment, form handling, and PDE compliance.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in PA.
• Two years of nursing experience with at least one year in long-term care.
• Must complete Teaching-The-Educator workshop or have attended.

Responsibilities

• Teach Nurse Aide curriculum and prepare 85.5 hours of classroom/lab and 56 hours of clinical instruction.
• Recruit and select Nurse Aide Candidates.
• Prepare classroom materials and student documentation per PDE guidelines.
• Coordinate with PDE and maintain supplies for teaching competencies.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing experience

Long-term care exp

Teaching workshop

NATCEP training

Education

PA RN licensure

Job description

Coordinator/Nurse Aide and NATCEP Trainer

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Needs to have 2 years nursing experience, one year in a nursing facility. Home health or hospice travel care does not count. This position may work different hours based on class need. One class may be evening and one may be day, not simultaneously but switch off.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Coordinator/Nurse Aide and NATCEP Trainer

Division

Division Advancement & Community Engagement(DIV)

Department

Department Community Engagement

Job Description

The Nurse Aide Trainer will instruct students according to the curriculum designed to assist students to build knowledge and clinical skills aimed at passing the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program ( NNAAP ) examination. The trainer must possess the ability to work with students from different socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. The Trainer will teach a minimum of 85.5 hours of classroom/lab instruction and/or 56 hours of clinical experience at a college location and in a Pennsylvania State licensed long-term care facility or skilled nursing facility and possess a valid RN license for the state of Pennsylvania with two years of experience as an RN. Must either possess a TTE certificate or attend TTE Training and be approved by the Department of Education before teaching begins. The Trainer will also assist in the recruitment and selection of the Nurse Aid Candidates, is responsible for classroom set up including student documents, paperwork, handouts, etc. Other duties may include scanning, filing, and follow up documentation.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews curriculum on an annual basis at a minimum and revise as necessary
• Ensure quizzes, tests, and all instructional materials are relevant to the curriculum
• Recruits and selects Nurse Aide Candidates
• Assists with resolving student issues
• Guides other trainers to ensure the program objectives are met
• Provides remedial assistance to students as needed
• Participates in the review process conducted by PDE
• Maintains supplies/equipment required to teach competencies effectively
• Completes all classroom documentation per PDE guidelines
• Assess student paperwork for program eligibility
• Completes all classroom preparation
• Perform job duties in accordance with College policies and procedures.

Other Job Functions

• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices, and current disciplines including continuing educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, work groups/teams, and professional organizations.
• Enhance professional knowledge by keeping current with emerging practices; monitor developing trends; integrate new technologies as applicable.
• Serve as a member of President’s Council. • Advocate for the College at community events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories and concepts in field of specialization.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing + Bachelor’s Degree OR BSN + Professional License + 2 Years of Experience OR Associates Degree + Professional License + 6 Years of Experience
• Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of nursing experience; at least one of the two years must be in long-term care. Experience includes direct care, supervision, or education in meeting residents’ psychosocial, behavioral, cognitive, and physical needs.
• Completion of Teaching-The-Educator workshop (must be done before teaching Nurse Aide students)

Clearances:

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required
• Basic Employment Verification, National Criminal Database Search, and Five-Panel Drug Screen are required, at the College’s expense
• Current, negative 2-Step Mantoux, chest x-ray, or QuantiFERON TB Gold. An annual Mantoux is acceptable if evidence of a baseline 2-Step Mantoux is maintained.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related work experience in higher education is preferred.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, reach, and bend
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to carry, push, and pull
• Occasional bending

Audible Demands:

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

Visual Demands:

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.

Environmental Conditions:

• Healthcare and classroom environment. Personal protective equipment required regularly (including safety glasses, gloves, etc.)
• Healthcare industry standard risks

Salary $60,037

Schedule Days/Hours

Posting Number

Posting Number S-2023-270-P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/18/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Needs to have 2 years nursing experience, one year in a nursing facility. Home health or hospice travel care does not count. This position may work different hours based on class need. One class may be evening and one may be day, not simultaneously but switch off.

Advertising Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a valid PA Registered Nurse license?
  • Yes
  • No
• 1. How many years of nursing experience do you have?2. Do you have at least one year (200 hours) of nursing experience in a long-term care facility?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you completed the Teaching-the-Educator workshop?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicants Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
Optional Documents
• Transcripts

Contact US:If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 724-925-4143 or via email [e-mail]

Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.