Workforce Development (WFD) Instructor - RN/LPN Nurse Aide Instructor

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC); Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) is looking for a qualified Instructor to teach the Nurse Aide Training Program. The position entails delivering instruction at local Nursing Home Facilities, ensuring compliance with state regulations while promoting a supportive learning environment.

Candidates must hold a current RN or LPN license and have significant nursing experience. The role offers flexible hours and requires teaching preparation, supervision, and evaluation of students.

Qualifications

• 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year in a long-term care facility.
• Completion of Teaching-the-Educator (TTE) workshop is preferred.
• Ability to develop lesson plans and provide instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction for Nurse Aide training programs for RN/LPN students.
• Develop lesson plans and skills labs aligned with state requirements.
• Supervise and evaluate students in classroom and clinical settings.

Skills

Nursing experience

Teaching skills

Patient care skills

Infection control knowledge

Education

Current Pennsylvania RN or LPN license

Job description

Job Summary: Position teaches 120-hour courses for the Nurse Aide Training Program at local Nursing Home Facilities.

Minimum Qualifications: Current Pennsylvania RN or LPN license AND two years of nursing experience with at least one year in a long-term care facility* as an RN or LPN.

*Definition: Long-term care facility – an institution licensed by the Department of Health as a long-term care facility. This includes: a distinct unit of a hospital that possesses a separate license by the Department of Health (transitional care or skilled care unit) and geriatric units at a Veterans Administration institution. This does not include the following: institutions that provide care for the chronically disabled or mentally challenged, geriatric psychiatry, hospice care, home care, and general medical units in a hospital.

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid Professional License (RN or LPN)
• Current Two-step PPD or Chest X‑ray if applicable (within one year of hire)
• Teaching‑the‑Educator (TTE) Workshop Completion Certificate
• Valid Driver's License
• Present completed PA Act 15 clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.
• Copies of the certifications/licenses must be provided at the time of application or prior to an offer of employment, unless otherwise specified.

Hiring Range: Varies

Preferred Qualifications: Participation in the Teaching the Educator course for Nurse Aide Instructors.

Job Specific Task List:

• Deliver instruction for Nurse Aide (CNA) training programs for RN/LPN students – (Essential)
• Develop lesson plans, skills labs, and clinical instruction aligned with state requirements – (Essential)
• Teach patient care skills, safety, infection control, and basic nursing procedures – (Essential)
• Supervise and evaluate students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings – (Essential)
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and training records – (Essential)
• Prepare students for state competency exams and certification – (Essential)
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and program standards – (Essential)
• Promote a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment – (Essential)
• Performs all other duties as assigned – (Standard)

Job Type: Non credit Instructor

If part time, hours per week: Varies

Equipment Requirements for part time, casual, adjunct and instructor positions:

It is HACC’s expectation that candidates selected for this role will provide their own technology equipment.

Your own computer (Windows, Linux, or Macintosh desktop or laptop) with current web browser installed (Firefox, Edge, Safari, Chrome).

Access to broadband internet connection at all times during employment (DSL, 4G/LTE, FIOS, Satellite, or Cable/Xfinity/Comcast).

Equipment/technology which enables you to communicate synchronously during meetings and other events, such as USB Headset, speaker and microphone, captioning services, adaptive technology, assistive devices, etc.

If you are not able to meet the equipment requirements listed above and are selected for the role, you can request a special accommodation. Our ability to grant your request will be based on documented need and inventory availability.