Nursing Assistant Instructor

Shift Type: Full-Time 

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Avamere Three Fountains and Avamere at Waterford - 835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 97504 

Job Summary

The NA Instructor will provide instruction within the Nursing Assistant Program at Avamere Living. The instructor must be current and competent in the Nursing Assistant Scope of Practice and core curriculum objectives included in all courses. The position requires a high level of organizational skills. The NA Instructor is responsible for instructing courses and correlating laboratory exercises for each course they teach. The instructor’s responsibilities include clinical instruction and evaluation. Excellent communication skills are essential. The incumbent must be able to motivate and inspire students. The NA Instructor ensures that course and clinical laboratory exercises meet course objectives, for each course they teach. 

Employee Perks: 

Tuition assistance Mentorship opportunities Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more Generous employee referral program Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually) 401K retirement plan with employer match Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday

Avamere understands the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare for our team members and is very excited to partner with SEIU 503 and the Essential Worker Healthcare Trust to offer an excellent health insurance benefit plan at a significantly reduced cost to the employee. Our Full-Time Oregon team members will be able to participate in a PPO or HMO plan with deductibles as low as $800.00 with significantly reduced premium costs. Employees will be eligible to start using their benefits within their first month of hire – no 60+ day waiting period! Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, AD&D, and other benefits are available for enrollment as well. 

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

Responsible for screening, interviewing and placement of students in each cohort. Cohorts include 96 hours of classroom/Lab and 75 hours of Clinical.  Accountable for the classroom, laboratory and clinical practicum. Implement the required Board-approved curriculum. Is onsite and available during 100% of the clinical teaching time. Provide effective teaching strategies in an environment that encourage student and instructor interaction. Accurately records students’ daily attendance. Follows and enforces Student Guidelines. Evaluate the competency of students. Maintains classroom in good physical order, helps to manage program supplies and keep equipment in good repair. Enter the classroom at designated time with all necessary materials. Begins and ends class at scheduled times and follows scheduled student break times. May delegate classroom, laboratory and clinical teaching responsibilities to a Delegated Instructor and/or a clinical teaching associate if directed to do so by the NA Program Director. Must complete the “Train the CNA Trainer” course on adult instruction Must have sufficient ability to move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation Delivers course work using contemporary teaching strategies and practices Participates in the planning and evaluation of each segment of the curriculum Performs other duties as assigned.

Successful incumbent employees must be able to perform the position's essential duties to the organization's satisfaction, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.    Must have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care setting.  Two or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse  One or more years teaching adults in the healthcare setting (does not include in-service and or patient education) Must have sufficient ability to move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation Must have sufficient visual and auditory ability to operate computer equipment, use telephone, read materials, use white board and use classroom equipment Ability to communicate effectively in classroom and individual settings Knowledge of materials (subjects) that will be taught to students and ability to use and communicate the curriculum Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced work environment Ability to use current technology to maintain student records, e.g., Microsoft Office Demonstrates professionalism in manner, dress and conduct as a representative of Avamere Living Ability to remain objective and treat all students equally Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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