CNA Instructor, Tenure Track

Description:  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor, Tenure Track

Salary Range: Per Faculty Salary Schedule plus excellent benefits

Position Summary:  Teach and assess student learning outcomes in CNA courses. Develop and promote CNA curriculum designed both as transfer courses to four-year colleges/universities, and applied degree programs [as appropriate]. In collaboration with colleagues, be responsible for ongoing curriculum evaluation and improvement within the context of IVCC’s general education philosophy. Facilitate student learning outside of the classroom through participation in student activities, college, and community events; and assist with student recruitment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Registered nurse with 2 years of nursing experience, who has no other duties while engaged in the training program, with at least one year of experience as registered nurse in one or both of these areas: a. Teaching in an accredited nursing program b. Caring for the elderly or chronically ill through employment in a nursing facility, extended care unit, geriatric department, chronic care unit, hospice, swing bed unit or other long-term setting
• Each theory instructor shall also possess at least one of the following: a. Meet the clinical instructor requirements b. A valid Illinois teaching certificate or a provisional certificate. c. A certificate indicating completion of a IDPH approved train-the-trainer workshop/program d. Evidence of at least one semester of formal teaching experience e. College coursework during the previous six years, which indicates at least one course in teaching/learning principles, curriculum development, teaching methods or instructional techniques.
• Requirements for instructors of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias portion of class a. Each instructor shall be a registered nurse, who has no other duties while engaged in the training program. At least one year of experience providing services for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and at least one semester of formal teaching experience. b. Documentation of completion of a specialized workshop, course, seminar or other training for instruction in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
• Requirements for an Approved Evaluator a. Must be a registered nurse who has successfully completed an IDPH sponsored evaluator workshop. b. Meet the Clinical Instructor Requirements in Section 395.160 (77 Illinois Administrative Code 395) c. Must be an individual who has no fiduciary connection with the facility by which the candidate is employed or will be employed within 30 days of the evaluation.
• American Heart Association CPR instructor a. Each CPR Content Instructor shall possess current documentation of training at the health care provider level or health care provider instructor level from a nationally recognized program. This is the minimal level necessary for approval to teach the required four hours of CPR content in BNATP. b. Documentation of unexpired CPR certification at the appropriate level must be maintained and provided to IDPH.
• Physical and sensory demands requirements: a. Hearing ability to distinguish normal ranges b. Vision to prepare and analyze date. Can be corrected to 20/40 c. Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity with eye/hand coordination  d. Frequent walking, bending, sitting and standing for extended periods of time, up to eight hours for duration of each clinical session. e. Physical mode for clinical site is medium work. That may include exerting/lifting 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:  Classroom and clinical sites

Application Procedure:  Complete IVCC's online application by clicking on the “Apply” button at Online Employment Application | Open Positions (applitrack.com) and include a cover letter specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description, resume, and applicable (unofficial) transcripts.   A full job description is attached.  Open until position is filled; however, please submit application materials by Tuesday, October 1, 2024 for full consideration. Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check and a physical exam; official transcripts and certifications required upon hire; employment sponsorship is not available.  AA/EOE