Position Title
Adjunct Instructor - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Class Summary
Adjunct position for the didactic setting and/or clinical rotations teaching Certified Nursing Assistant Course.
Employment Status
Part Time
Minimum Education/Training/Experience
Vocational Nurse with Texas Licensure; One (1) year of long term care / skilled nursing facility clinical practice experience in a medical setting.
Official transcript is required at time of employment. Must upload all unofficial transcripts for application to be reviewed. All employment on resume must match the application for the application to be reviewed.
Preferred Education/Training/Experience
Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing with Texas Licensure. Teaching experience.
Minimum Knowledge & Skills
Principles and practices of teaching;
Training techniques;
Detailed knowledge of material being taught in the specific course and program area;
Knowledge of student engagement techniques;
Record keeping procedures.
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Ability to conduct formal classes in all nursing subject areas.
Ability to provide supervision to students during clinical practicums.
Ability to adapt instructional content in order to meet learning needs of students from varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
N/A
Job Duties
Responsible for providing instruction within the CNA program. Teach approved curriculum and course work. Provide scheduled office hours for student consultation. Participate in student orientation, instruction, and advisement activities as assigned.
Licensing/Certification Requirements
Current and Unencumbered Texas VN or RN licensure.
Clear Drug Screen and background check.
Proof of immunizations and clinical readiness documentation.
Physical Requirements
High physical demand. Must be able to stoop, bend, lift, and assist in patient care/clinical teaching situations, or demonstrate ability to perform tasks successful. Possible exposure to communicable diseases through patient care clinical experience. Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends when assigned.
