Stna Assistant Instructor

Description:

A great opportunity for an RN who wants to share their long-term care knowledge with students enrolled within the STNA program. As an Assistant Instructor, you would have the opportunity to work two days a week for a total of 40 hours/class each quarter. The assistant would provide skills training and in class instruction utilizing prepared curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach assigned STNA classes using effective strategies and principles of adult education.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and student-instructor interaction.
• Prepare students to satisfactorily demonstrate skills prior to performing with patients or residents.
• May provide direct supervision and observation of all student clinical experience.
• Will develop positive relationships with students to help them become work ready and achieve their training and occupational goals.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other reasonably related duties as deemed appropriate by management

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Must demonstrate the ability to relate with empathy and sensitivity to diverse needs of students, peers, external and internal stakeholders.
• Communication – Must possess and demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills. The ability to inform orally and in writing, with clarity and good effect. Understands clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. Knows their audience and can adjust to each setting to effectively relay the message.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/assessing performance of others or organizations to assist with making improvements and/or taking corrective action and providing feedback. Must demonstrate the ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in significant matters.
• Adaptable – Picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and managerial behavior quickly. Watches others for their reactions to his/her attempts to influence and adjusts. Seeks feedback. Is sensitive to changing personal demands and requirements and changes accordingly. Must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently while prioritizing responsibilities to meet deadlines. Must demonstrate the ability to effectively function as a Flying HIGH team member.
• Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the individual must be able to walk, sit, and stand in order to interact with students, personnel, management and other visitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee will primarily work within a classroom and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The individual frequently works in a controlled climate.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience – Current, unencumbered Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); current Train the Trainer certification; documented 3200 hours (approximately 2 years) of nursing experience as a licensed nurse caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age. Experience may be obtained through employment in a long term care facility, home health agency or hospital providing care to chronically ill. Verification is to be provided on company letterhead and include contact’s name, title and phone number.

Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written information. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints and respond in a timely, confidential, professional manner. Ability to interact clearly and effectively, through written and oral communication, with diverse students population, peers, the community, and management. Must demonstrate the ability to work in an observation/coaching style environment.

Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. This role requires an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Other Qualifications – Strong communication, documentation, presentation, and organizational skills. Supervisory experience preferred.