CNA Program Instructor

CNA/PCT Program Instructors are responsible for excellent and effective teaching in the classroom, lab and clinical setting. Instructors interact with students as teacher, advisor and mentor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the learning activities of students in classroom, clinical and practicum settings.
• Evaluates the academic, clinical and practicum competencies of students.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with personnel in agencies utilized for student clinical and practicum experiences.
• Maintains student records of academic, clinical, and practicum achievement. Archives course material and documents related to student performance.
• Submits final evaluations of students clinical and practicum performance to the appropriate leader.
• Communicates with the program leadership regarding specific course needs.
• Attends required Teaching Team and University meetings and trainings.
• Engage in appropriate professional development, research and scholarly activities
• within your area(s) of expertise.
• Complete grading of students assignments and advise students regarding their academic standing, on attendance, grades, and issues in order to ensure successful completion of their courses.
• Demonstrate effectiveness with strong outcomes in student retention and success.
• Manage classroom environment through compliance with campus policies including but not limited to classroom management, attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Advises and mentors students.
• Improves teaching effectiveness through participation in advanced study and/or continuing education offerings pertinent to medical assistant education, and through use of peer review and student evaluation information.
• Participates in the evaluation of teaching effectiveness of peers.
• Maintains records relevant to the individual course.
• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Performs both essential and non-essential job functions in a safe manner as identified by Oak Point University.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and models the mission and core values of Oak Point University through behavior and attitude.
• Enhances professional growth and development by accessing educational programs, job related literature, in-service meetings, and workshops/seminars.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must hold an Illinois license as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelors degree in Nursing required, Masters degree preferred.
• Experience required in inpatient clinical patient care setting.
• Minimum of two to three years of experience teaching in a CNA/PCT or related health care field.

Computer Skills

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point, Excel.
• Familiarity and adaptability to student and information management systems (i.e.,preferably BrightSpace).

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Able to work in team settings (e.g. with instructional course teams).
• Able to understand boundaries (with external agencies, institutions).
• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with a variety of stakeholders to provide high quality services with seamless operations.