RN - CNA Class Instructor LTC
Finger Lakes Health
Location
Geneva, New York
Salary
$80,000 - $85,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
This Registered Nurse will serve as the Educator and Instructor for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program, providing both classroom and clinical instruction to students. Responsibilities include teaching, supervising students, preparing materials, evaluating progress, and ensuring compliance with state training requirements.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing (RN) and hold a current New York State Registered Nurse license along with BLS Certification. A minimum of two years of RN experience in a long-term care setting is required, along with demonstrated ability to teach adult learners.
Job description
Rn long term care educator – cna training instructor
Living Center South – Geneva, NY
Finger Lakes Health | Full-Time Mon-Fri Days.
Finger Lakes Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as the Educator and Instructor for our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program. This position teaches 4-week CNA classes held 7 times per year at Living Center South in Geneva, NY. THIS is a FT Year Round POSITION. The RN Educator provides both classroom and clinical instruction to support the development of high-quality long-term care staff.
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Responsibilities
- Teach and supervise CNA students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
- Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, and skills demonstrations.
- Evaluate student progress and maintain required documentation.
- Ensure compliance with New York State training requirements.
- Support new CNAs and long-term care staff with ongoing education and competency assessments.
- Model excellent customer service, professionalism, and the principles of a Healing Environment.
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Qualifications
EDUCATION • Required
- Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing (RN).
- Preferred: BSN or willingness to pursue.
- License & certifications
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- BLS Certification (AHA).
- Willing to obtain BLS Instructor Certification within 1 year.
EXPERIENCE • Required
- Minimum 2 years RN experience in a long-term care setting.
- Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners through one of the following:
- Completion of a course in teaching adult learners or NYSED teacher certification
- Two years teaching nursing/nursing-related programs to adults in an accredited academic setting
- Two years teaching nurse aides in a long-term care setting
- Preferred: Experience teaching a CNA Training Program.
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- SKILLS
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to develop curriculum, assess learning needs, and evaluate outcomes.
- Comfortable using audiovisual equipment and creating visual teaching materials.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Professional, respectful, and able to work well in a team environment.
- Computer literacy required; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
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- Population-Specific competencies
- Knowledge and skills to support adult and geriatric patient needs.
- Ability to supervise and guide staff/students providing age-appropriate care.
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- Why finger lakes health?
- Meaningful work shaping future CNAs and supporting high-quality long-term care.
- Supportive leadership and strong organizational values.
- Opportunities for professional development and education
$80,000.00-$85,000.00
