CNA Class Instructor Full Time, Huntington Living Center

CNA Instructor – Huntington Living Center

Location: Huntington Living Center – Waterloo, NY

Finger Lakes Health | Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Days

Finger Lakes Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as the Instructor for our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program at Huntington Living Center.

This position is responsible for providing classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical instruction to individuals pursuing certification as Certified Nursing Assistants. A portion of the program is completed through online learning; however, the majority of instruction, hands-on training, and clinical education takes place in-house at Huntington Living Center.

The CNA Instructor plays an important role in preparing students to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to our long-term care residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver instruction for the CNA Training Program.
• Teach and supervise CNA students in classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Facilitate online coursework and provide in-person instruction and support throughout the program.
• Conduct hands-on skills demonstrations and evaluate students' clinical competencies.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and educational activities.
• Monitor student progress, provide feedback, and maintain required educational documentation.
• Ensure the CNA Training Program meets applicable New York State Department of Health requirements.
• Promote safe resident care practices and professional standards.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, communication, customer service, and the principles of a Healing Environment.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing (RN).
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or willingness to pursue.

License & Certifications

• Current, unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Experience

Required

• Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience in a long-term care (LTC) setting .

Previous CNA education or instructor experience required.

• Demonstrated experience providing instruction, training, or education to adult learners.

Preferred

• Experience teaching or coordinating a New York State-approved CNA Training Program.
• Experience developing educational materials and evaluating student competencies.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively educate and engage adult learners.
• Ability to develop instructional materials and evaluate learning outcomes.
• Comfortable using computers and online learning platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with facility leadership and clinical staff.
• Professional, approachable, and committed to creating a positive learning environment.

Population-Specific Competencies

• Knowledge and skills necessary to support the care needs of adult and geriatric populations.
• Ability to teach and supervise students in providing safe, appropriate, and compassionate resident care.
• Understanding of long-term care standards, resident rights, infection prevention, and patient safety.

Why Finger Lakes Health?

• Meaningful opportunity to educate and develop the next generation of Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Primarily in-house instruction with hands-on clinical teaching at Huntington Living Center.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents and the staff who care for them.