Part-Time CNA Instructors - Per Diem

The Pennsylvania State University
United States, Pennsylvania, York
Nov 22, 2024
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State is looking for several CNA Instructors to join our team to teach at various locations in PA, including Hazleton area to include Luzerne, Schuylkill, Columbia Counties, Hamburg/Reading area, Allentown area, York area, Harrisburg area and Danville area. The CNA Instructor will be responsible to provide students with the skills necessary to meet the physical, physiological, and psychological needs of a patient. The objective of the CNA instructor is to help students to build knowledge and clinical skills aimed at passing the PA StateLicensing Exam and being emotionally prepared to work in a facility. Duties, and Responsibilities: . Teach CNA training program using the course curriculum in conjunction with training on the required skills assessment in the clinical lab setting. Evaluate and document students' progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained. Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of the nursing process, the standards of care, and sound decision making and judgement in educational activities involving all levels of patient care personnel within the training program. Make learning engaging for students, including facilitation of class discussions and skills instruction. Set student expectations and communicate clearly with the students and encourage student participation. Ensure students are keeping up with curriculum and assignments. Maintain accurate records on all students to include student files, attendance records, course requirements regarding hours of instruction, and exam pass rates. Assist students in registering for the state CNA Licensing Exam. Education Requirements: Musthold a current RN or LPN license for a minimum of 2 years, andhave a minimum of 1 year experience in long term care facility as an RN or LPN. Teaching experience preferred. Must possess or have the ability to obtain the Train the Educator (TTE) Nurse Aide Instructor certificate. Current basic life support (BLS) certification (preferred) Questions regarding these positions can be directed to Debra Conway, Director of Continuing Education at 570-450-3136 ordxk40@psu.edu. This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances-PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and FBI CriminalBackgroundCheck The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Hazleton, PA Penn State Harrisburg, PA Hazleton, PA Harrisburg, PA